Best 4 Unbelievably Creamy Garlic Green Olive Pasta Recipes

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"Unbelievably Creamy Garlic Green Olive Pasta" is a delightful culinary symphony that tantalizes taste buds with its richness and burst of flavors. If you are looking for a dish that combines the velvety texture of a creamy sauce, the sharp tang of garlic, and the salty goodness of green olives, this recipe is a must-try. With a few simple steps, you can create a masterpiece that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to elevate your pasta experience with this delectable dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

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HERBY PASTA WITH GARLIC AND GREEN OLIVES



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Feel free to use whatever tender herb you like for this pasta (a mix of tarragon, chives, and dill works well).

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Pasta     Parsley     Olive     Butter     Basil     Garlic     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 oz. pappardelle or other wide noodle
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup basil leaves
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring often and pressing down on cloves so they make good contact with the bottom of the pot, until golden and soft, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, until parsley releases some of its liquid and slightly darkens in color, about 5 minutes. Toss in olives and red pepper flakes and cook another minute to let the flavors meld.
  • Using tongs, transfer pasta to pot with sauce and add butter and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing and adding more pasta liquid as needed, until each strand of pasta is coated and pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Remove pasta from heat and toss in basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and drizzle with more oil.

UNBELIEVABLY CREAMY GARLIC & GREEN OLIVE PASTA



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Recipes are an illusion. Gourmet Cooking doubly so. At least that's my story for now. There are no amounts for this recipe, thus the illusion. Quantities are constantly in flux when I prepare this for my family, depending on how much garlic I have, how many olives I feel like chopping, whether I remembered to buy Parmesan cheese yesterday, and what shoes I'm wearing. Not too long after we married, my husband and I really got into watching "The Frugal Gourmet" on PBS. On one of the first shows we watched, Jeff Smith prepared this dish. I practically freaked out trying to write this down, since I had not yet learned my laid-back, pinch o' this, handful o' that way of cooking. He was just tossing things in the pan! How can you COOK like that? (Just fine, thankyouverymuch) At that time I was trying to make myself into a gourmet cook, so I bought the whole green olives and pitted them myself. I bought the wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano that played havoc with the week's grocery money, grating it over the top, with my own freshly Band-Aid-ed fingers, just before serving. I got over it. Nowadays, I just have fun in the kitchen, and we manage to eat pretty well, gourmet cook or no. So, here it is, the way I make it now. More or less.

Provided by ThatBobbieGirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 pot

Number Of Ingredients 8

pasta
green olives
fresh garlic
olive oil
light cream or half-and-half
parmesan cheese
black pepper
parsley

Steps:

  • Put on a big pot of water to boil.
  • Pick out your pasta, cook it al dente and keep it hot You can use spaghetti, capellini, vermicelli, or linguini, whatever you prefer.
  • After you've made this once, and you know how long it takes for you to make the sauce, you make everything come up ready at the same time.
  • Get some green olives.
  • Any kind you want, really.
  • I just get a bottle of cheap salad olives.
  • There are usually a lot of pimento pieces floating around in there.
  • We like the color, but I'm afraid the ol' Frugal Gourmet would NOT approve.
  • You can get a bit fancier if you want.
  • Chop up the olives a bit, not tiny.
  • Next the garlic.
  • OK, you HAVE to use fresh for this, no powder, not even the jar of pre-chopped.
  • Those are okay for some things, and I do use them often.
  • However, if you use anything other than fresh garlic in this recipe, you will not be impressed, and you will never make this again.
  • I will weep.
  • Don't do that to me.
  • Take your fresh garlic clove, wrap it in that flat rubber disc you use to open jars.
  • Just roll it up in there, then roll it back and forth on the countertop a few times.
  • Unwrap it, and the peel should be off or mostly off.
  • Do this with lots of garlic cloves.
  • LOTS.
  • At least a couple per person you're feeding.
  • Slice the garlic, but not too thinly.
  • In a hot non-stick sauté pan, put a little olive oil, the fresh sliced garlic and a lot of chopped green olives.
  • Be generous.
  • A handful per person is a good start.
  • Sauté the garlic and olives just a bit, being careful not to let the garlic brown, or it may become bitter.
  • Add some light cream, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over low heat until the liquid has been reduced by almost half, and it is thick, stirring very often.
  • Pour this over the hot pasta, sprinkle generously with parmesan, chopped parsley (fresh is best, but I usually only have dried) and black pepper, preferably fresh from the pepper mill.
  • Toss.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Bow.
  • But be humble.

CREAMY GREEN PASTA



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This dish is so satisfying and unctuous. I use unsweetened, plant-based single cream (light cream) with greens tossed through. I then top with crispy, toasted breadcrumbs to add another texture to finish off this crowd pleaser.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces (400 grams) tagliatelle or pasta of your choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, trimmed, rinsed and finely chopped
5 ounces broccoli (1/2 head), cut into bite-sized florets
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
6 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and finely chopped (4 pieces)
2 tablespoons B12 nutritional yeast flakes
2 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based single cream (light cream)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 slices stale bread, processed to fine crumbs
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta as per the package instructions (10 to 12 minutes).
  • For the toasted breadcrumbs: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil. Once hot, add the breadcrumbs, along with a good seasoning pinch of salt and pepper, and fry, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Now stir in the chopped parsley and tip out into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Now add the olive oil to the same pan, then add the chopped leeks and broccoli florets and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas, chopped spinach and B12 flakes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the plant-based cream. Return the pan to the heat and season with a big, generous pinch of sea salt and a generous helping of black pepper. Add the zest of the lemon.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with the crispy breadcrumbs and serve.

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA



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This Creamy Garlic Pasta is a one dish meal that comes together in 30 minutes! Perfect for lunch or dinner, and easily adaptable to add chicken or veggies! A kid favorite meal in our house!

Provided by Janelle

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 Tablespoon garlic paste or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons butter
3 Cups of chicken stock (24 ounces)
1/2 pound thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (as shown in photos) + additional for topping
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium low heat.
  • Add in garlic and saute for 1 - 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant, do not burn.
  • Add butter and continue stirring until butter melts.
  • Add chicken stock and raise heat to medium high bringing stock to a boil.
  • Once broth is at a boil add noodles. You can add them whole or break them in half and add them.
  • Cook pasta for the length of time the package directs you to.
  • Pasta will absorb almost all of the broth.
  • When pasta is cooked through, remove from heat.
  • Add Parmesan and stir until cheese is melted and noodles are cheesy.
  • Add in heavy cream and mix well. Salt and pepper according to your tastes or as needed.
  • Serve immediately. Top with more cheese!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 93 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 38 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1105 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh garlic, flavorful green olives, and creamy parmesan cheese will make all the difference in this dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the garlic and olives, make sure to use a large enough pan so that the ingredients can spread out in a single layer. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water: This water can be used to thin out the sauce, if needed. It also helps to add flavor and creaminess to the dish.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh parsley or basil adds a nice pop of color and flavor to this dish.

Conclusion:

This creamy garlic green olive pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try!

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