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Mediterranean Greek Pasta with Feta

A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for any weeknight or weekend brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz 12 oz (340g) penne or fusilli pasta
  • 1 lemon 1 lemon, juiced and zested
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 medium 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Cheese
  • 1 cup 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp dried oregano
Seasoning and Oil
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  2. Add the sliced red onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, cooking for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Reduce heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently with the vegetables.
  2. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil, and parsley.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, then finish with the lemon juice and zest, stirring until combined.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and let sit for a couple of minutes to meld flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs and feta if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Can be made vegan by omitting the feta and substituting with nutritional yeast. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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