1973 pasta and olive salad Recipes

penne pasta, olive oil, red pepper , julienne strips, pepperoni , cut into julienne strips, tomato, chopped, zucchini, coarsely grated, provolone cheese (cubed, grated or chopped , or white cheddar cheese), artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, kalamata olive, pitted, red onion, chopped, parsley, chopped, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, minced, dried basil, salt, dried oregano, black pepper , to taste

pasta, divided extra virgin olive oil, olives, pitted, cut in halves, canned tuna, drained, fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed, fresh marjoram, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, tomatoes, cut in halves

rigatoni pasta, olive oil, garlic, minced, tofu, drained and cubed, dried thyme, soy sauce, onion, thinly sliced, tomato, cubed, carrot, shredded, leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro, minced, olive oil

tri-color spiral pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, red bell pepper , julienned, yellow bell pepper , julienned, green bell pepper , julienned, tomato, cut into thin wedges, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced green onions, shredded mozzarella cheese

tri-color pasta, olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, red bell pepper , julienned, yellow bell pepper , julienned, orange bell pepper , julienned, fresh tomato, chopped, black olives, drained, mozzarella cheese, cubed

tricolor spiral pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, sweet red pepper , julienned, sweet yellow pepper , julienned, green pepper , julienned, tomato, cut into thin wedges, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced green onions, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

tri-color spiral pasta, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped (see below to roast your own ), cannellini beans, drained (great northern), garbanzo beans, drained, sliced black olives, chopped green onion, feta cheese, for topping (optional), olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped parsley, chopped garlic, black pepper

rotelli pasta, olive oil, green onion, diced, garlic, crushed, shrimp, shelled and deveined, black olives, sliced, oyster sauce, lemon juice, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh oregano, minced, pepper

tri-color pasta, olive oil, fresh broccoli florets, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, chopped fresh parsley, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, sliced black olives, grated parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, ranch dressing mix, ground black pepper, salt

pasta shells , cooked al dente, tomato, chopped, boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham), white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced shallot, minced garlic, minced celery, minced carrot, minced green and red bell pepper, blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil), minced parsley, basil, thyme, salt and pepper

olive oil, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, penne pasta, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, diced sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, grated pecorino romano cheese, chopped prosciutto, pine nuts, pitted kalamata olives, sliced, chopped fresh basil

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

orzo pasta, olive oil, red bell pepper, chopped, yellow bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, broccoli florets , bite sized (about 1/2 head), garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (chickpeas), sliced black olives (reserve half the juice), drops sesame oil, fresh lemon juice (or bottled reallemon), red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried dill weed, dijon mustard, curry powder, olive oil, fresh salt and pepper (i use about 20 grinds of the pepper), pine nuts, toasted (buy these in bulk at the grocery store)

pasta (stars, orzo, acini de pepe, olive oil, butter, garlic, crushed red pepper, olives (your choice-black , kalamata, green) coarsely chopped

bowtie pasta, olive oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chopped, black olives, sliced, tomatoes, chopped or 1 large grape tomatoes, red onion, sliced, fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, good seasons italian dressing, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, water, boneless chicken breasts (optional)

olive oil, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, drained capers, garlic clove, minced, fusilli pasta, tomatoes, coarsely chopped, fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz), minced pitted oil-cured black olives

shell pasta, red pepper , julienned, green pepper , julienned, spring onions, diced, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, stoned, torn fresh basil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic clove, crushed, virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili, finely diced (optional), fresh ground pepper, sugar

tomatoes halved lengthwise, olive oil plus 1/2 cup, salt, freshly ground black pepper, pasta shells, tuna fillets, fresh basil leaves loosely packed, red wine vinegar, fresh mozzarella cheese finely diced, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley