7 creamy pasta kalamata Recipes

olive oil, chicken , cut into 1/2-inch slices, minced garlic, whole wheat pasta, frozen broccoli, kalamata olives , pitted (about 1/4 lb), milk, dried chili flakes (optional), dried italian herb seasoning, salt and pepper to taste

whole wheat pasta (penne or similar), cooked chicken breasts, red bell peppers, diced, minced garlic, cremini mushrooms (sliced ), onion (large and cut in half and then thin sliced), kalamata olives (1 can diced fine ), milk, heavy cream, parmigiano-reggiano cheese (for the sauce, 1 cup for the garnish), mozzarella cheese (shredded ), fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, butter, flour, salt (1 for the pasta, 1 for the vegetables, 1 for the chicken), ground black pepper (1 for the sauce, 1 for the chicken)

orzo pasta, pitted & chopped kalamata olive, chopped red onion, chopped roasted red sweet pepper, creamy plain goat cheese, own balsamic vinaigrette, loose chives, fresh oregano leaves, fresh marjoram, fresh lemon basil leaves, fresh purple basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper

fresh pasta (linguini is what i prefer and you could also use spaghetti), chicken broth, cream cheese (room temperature ), parmesan cheese, tomatoes (lightly seeded and rough chopped), kalamata olive, cut in half, onion (cut in half and thin sliced ), minced garlic, fresh basil, chopped, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)