Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Olive and Anchovy Paste (Pasta d' Olive e Acciughe) Recipe

Ingredients

• 100 g/4 oz green olives, stoned (pitted)

• 30 ml/2 tbsp capers, chopped

• 50 g/2 oz/1 small can anchovies in oil

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Ciabatta bread, to serve

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Method:

1. Place the olives and capers in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Drain the anchovies and add to the paste.

2. Slowly blend in the anchovy oil, a little at a time until the paste forms a soft texture.

3. Season to taste with the pepper. Serve with Ciabatta bread.