Reviewed: May 23, 2012

Really enjoyed this. Made some minor changes based on reviews and personal preference. Used whole wheat angle hair pasta. Added an onion and mushrooms. Used a combination of garlic and basil infused olive oils, and just added a little at a time until amount I wanted (about 1/4 c.). Added fresh basil and Parmesan cheese when I mixed the pasta with the olive oil/veggies. Oh, and used a combination of black and green Greek olives. The olives added a unique taste to this dish. Very good! Thanks for sharing!

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SoCalEv

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

Great meal and quick. Thanks!

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Pfrodino

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

As I'm new to vegetarian cooking, I'm finding that I need more spice. I used grapeseed oil instead of olive oil--it's lighter and actually just as good or better for you. I added basil, oregano, greek seasoning, red pepper flakes, onion, extra garlic, and fresh bruschetta. As someone else suggested I added the oil and garlic mixture right to the pasta after it was done cooking. I'd make this again adding more spice.

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Connie W.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2011

Great family friendly dish. I added sauteed onions, extra garlic and lemon pepper. Would taste great with any veggies in the fridge!

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KrisR

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2011

So few ingredients, yet so very yummy! I did use kalamata olives which "kicked it up a notch".

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Sylvia

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: San Gabriel, California, USA

Living In: Hemet, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2011

This dish was quite bland. Maybe the suggestion to "steep" the oil and garlic longer would have helped. I added red pepper flakes which made it bland and spicy.

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Malia-96734

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2011

Kids loved it because it was plain. Good hot summer night dish because it is light. The black olives added something I didn't think I would like.

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CARENHEATHER

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2011

I made this dish tonite for my family.My kids rated it an 8 on a scale 1-10.Of course I had to throw in my own twist.I added minced onions w/ the garlic. I used 2TBs butter along w/ the oil,and added a splash of milk to make it creamy.Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top,and WALA,youve got a meal as good as Olive Garden.

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cheri

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2011

Family started a tradtion about 3 yrs ago called " Meatless Monday" so I'm always on the look out for new recipes .. Like the others I found this bland and in need of more flavor .. the cheeses were a good idea or a simple cheese sauce for a more " fancy ' mac and cheese ' will probably not make again

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