Sometimes, the most elegant meals are the simplest—and this one is all about the quality of your ingredients. When your extra virgin olive oil is that good, it doesn’t need bells and whistles. It just needs a warm bowl of pasta and a few thoughtful touches.
Ingredients:
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8 oz spaghetti, linguine, or angel hair pasta
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3–4 tablespoons We Olive COOC-Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Zest of 1 lemon
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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Cracked black pepper
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Sea salt to taste
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Optional: shrimp, chicken, chili flakes, fresh basil, or arugula
Instructions:
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Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
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While the pasta is still warm, toss it with the olive oil, lemon zest, and a touch of the reserved pasta water to create a silky coating.
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Add in Parmesan and cracked pepper, stirring until everything melts together.
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Plate it up and finish with a drizzle of EVOO on top.
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Garnish if you’re feeling fancy—then savor slowly.
This is a dish where the flavor of your olive oil matters—and when it’s ours, you’ll know why.
Why COOC-Certified EVOO Makes All the Difference
We hear it all the time: “I had no idea olive oil could taste like that.”
That’s the We Olive difference—bottles from award-winning California producers who take freshness and quality seriously.
Our extra virgin olive oils are COOC-certified by the California Olive Oil Council, which means they meet the strictest standards for chemical composition, sensory analysis, and freshness. There are no fillers, no blends, and no shortcuts—just real, robust olive oil that’s grassy, peppery, and alive with flavor.
But it’s not just about taste.
The Health Benefits Are Real.
Fresh, well-sourced EVOO is packed with:
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Polyphenols – Powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation
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Healthy fats – Especially oleic acid, known to support heart and brain health
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Anti-inflammatory compounds – Linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases
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Vitamins E and K – For cell repair and bone health
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A real whole food – Unlike highly refined oils that lose their benefits in processing
When olive oil is actually fresh and properly made, it’s not just a cooking ingredient—it’s nourishment. That’s why we go out of our way to find the best, so you don’t have to second guess what’s in your bottle.
Taste for Yourself.
Come by for a taste and bring your bottle—we’ll refill it with the good stuff. And if you haven’t tried this pasta yet, this is your sign. Easy enough for a Tuesday, elegant enough for company.
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