Description
A flavor-packed Mediterranean Pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese that offers a delightful medley of tastes and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced (Kalamata or green)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with salted water, and bring it to a roaring boil. Add in your pasta of choice and cook until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. After draining, reserve a bit of pasta water in case you need to thin out the sauce later.
- Sauté garlic: In a wide skillet, let the olive oil warm over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic, allowing it to sauté for about a minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and olives: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sliced olives, cooking them together for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add your drained pasta to the skillet, gently tossing it with the vegetable medley.
- Fold in feta and basil: Remove the skillet from heat, and fold in the crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil.
- Season: Adjust the dish with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve and enjoy your Mediterranean creation: Dish up onto warm plates or bowls, garnishing with extra feta or basil if desired.
Notes
This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold. Feel free to customize with proteins or different veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg