Description
A vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, featuring pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olives (Kalamata or green), pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Combine with pasta: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Incorporate feta: Crumble feta over the dish and gently mix without breaking it up excessively.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adding fresh herbs if using.
- Serve warm: Plate generously and garnish with additional herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad. Great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg