The Smiling Olive Blog — Pasta

That's quite a title, no?  You could just shorten the name of this dish to "Nom-Nom!". Other descriptors include, easy, elegant, comforting, and delicious. Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Free-Range, Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breast Tenders 4 Thick Strips Bacon, Diced 1 Large Sweet Onion Sliced Thin 8 oz. Assorted Wild Mushrooms, sliced (Cremini Mushrooms will work in a pinch) 4" Piece of Fresh Thyme, stem discarded 1/4 Cup Traditional Dark Balsamic 2 Tablespoons of Fruity-Floral Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as Picual, or Wild Mushroom-Sage Infused Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste...

Ingredients 8 Tablespoons of Cilantro-Onion EVOO OR Toasted Sesame Oil 4 Tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 1 Cup Diced Celery 1 Cup Julianne Red Onion 1 Cup Chopped Scallions 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms 2 Cups Sliced Cabbage Sea Salt 1/2 Cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 3 Teaspoons Cornstarch 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Linguine  Directions Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in the vegetables, season with salt, and cook for 10 minutes. The vegetables will still be somewhat firm. Add 4 tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic to the soy sauce in...

Ingredients 2 Cups Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese 4 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 4 Tablespoons Lemon EVOO 2 Cups Fresh Green Beans cut into 2 Inch Pieces Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Diced Roasted Red/Orange Bell Pepper or Jarred Red Pepper 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Parmesan-Parsley Fettuccini Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (optional)  Directions Mix both cheeses together and then mix in the lemon juice.  Beat with a fork until the mixture is smooth.  Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Stir in green beans, season with salt, and cook...

Ingredients 4 Tablespoons Harissa EVOO, 1 Cup Sliced Red Onion, 2 Minced Garlic Cloves, ½ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, 4 Cups Baby Spinach, Salt (To Taste), 1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Liquid, 3 Tablespoons Capers (Rinsed), 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Spinach Fettuccine Directions Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook just until the garlic is golden and the onion soft, about 7 minutes; do not let them brown. Add the spinach, season lightly with salt, and cook until wilted, 1 or 2 minutes;...