200306 mediterranean herb pasta with vegetables and tomatoes Recipes

olive oil, garlic, fresh yellow squash, chopped bell pepper, fresh tomato, chopped onion, scallops, shrimp, fresh basil, pasta , whole wheat, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese

feta cheese, crumbled (plain or with mediterranean herbs), whole milk, walnut pieces, toasted, oregano leaves, fresh stripped from stems, coarse black pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce, roasted red pepper, chopped, for garnish, kalamata olive, chopped, for garnish, english seedless cucumbers, sliced for dipping (as many as needed), lavash bread, for dipping (or other crispy flat breads), pita bread, sliced for dipping

olive oil, kalamata olives (or mixture of green and black olives), onion, sliced thin, garlic, chopped (roasted garlic can be used), chopped fresh tomatoes , i like larger chunks, prepared marinara sauce, red wine (optional), pasta, cooked to al dente

dried mostaccioli pasta, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pitted kalamata olive, crumbled feta cheese, bottled balsamic vinaigrette

red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks, red onions, cut into wedges, red chili peppers, seeded and diced, garlic cloves, coarsley chopped, superfine sugar, salt and pepper, olive oil, plus extra to serve, tomatoes, quartered, pasta, any shape, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, grated, to serve

boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces), olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (roughly chopped ), chickpeas (drained & rinsed ), black olives (sliced ), pesto sauce (more or less to taste), ziti pasta (cooked per label directions & drained), mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided ), red pepper flakes (to taste or optional ) (optional), flat-leaf italian parsley (garnish, roughly chopped )

penne pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper, white albacore tuna, drained, grape tomatoes, halved, kalamata olives, pitted and quartered, sliced red onion, chopped italian parsley, capers, drained, brie burgers

uncooked bow tie pasta, tuna steaks (8 oz each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, olive oil, divided, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cucumber, peeled and chopped, red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, halved pitted greek olives, tomato, cut into wedges, crumbled feta cheese

tortellini , cooked al dente, cooked artichoke heart, fresh lemon juice, oil-cured olives (pitted ), parsley, ripe roma tomatoes or 1 lb plum tomato, chopped coarse, radicchio , torn, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaf , torn not bruised

chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro , plus, whole fresh cilantro stem, for garnish, garlic, minced, ground cumin, turmeric, paprika, skinless chicken thighs, bone in or 3 lbs chicken pieces, chopped plum tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped green olives, capers, rinsed, grated lemon , zest of, fresh lemon juice, salt, cooked rice, to serve

red onion, yellow pepper, courgette, dry pasta, vegetable oil, mixed herbs

tinned tomatoes, onions, chopped, garlic, crushed, olive oil, herbs , to taste, salt, tomato puree , optional, whole wheat pasta

water, low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules (or 1 bouillon cube), basmati rice, chopped onion, chopped celery, button mushrooms, sliced, garlic cloves, minced (or more or less , to suit), olive oil, snipped fresh herbs (basil is my favorite), snipped fresh rosemary, salt, ground black pepper

fusilli, uncooked, red onions, finely chopped, tomato, seeded and chopped, celery, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, kalamata olives, finely chopped, capers, dijon mustard, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, mozzarella cheese, cubed

pasta, cooked and drained (ziti or penne), diced tomatoes, drained, artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, extra virgin olive oil, shredded parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese

tri-color rotini pasta, grape tomatoes, english cucumber (or hothouse), sliced black olives, spanish olives, feta, crumbles, zesty italian dressing

boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (or chicken thighs if you prefer), spaghetti squash , cut in half lengthwise (get a big 1), artichoke hearts, cut in half (i used jarred artichokes that were in olive oil for more flavor), walnuts, olive oil, vegetable broth or 4 -5 tbsp chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, fresh parsley, fresh basil, lemon , juice of, salt and pepper, to taste, spinach (optional)

uncooked penne pasta, diced tomatoes, drained, marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, sliced ripe olives, drained, chopped pitted greek olives, minced fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, pepper, olive oil, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil, chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, capers, drained, salt, crushed red pepper flakes