Description
A delightful and quick Mediterranean-inspired dish, this Greek Pasta with Feta and Olives is bursting with flavors of cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. A perfect balance of zesty and savory notes, this pasta is a simple yet satisfying meal that can be whipped up in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed for sauce)
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. 3. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. 2. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Step 3: Cook the Tomatoes
1. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Step 4: Combine Everything
1. Add pasta to the skillet. 2. Mix in olives, lemon juice, zest, herbs, salt, and pepper. 3. Add pasta water if needed.
- Step 5: Add the Feta and Serve
1. Remove from heat, stir in feta. 2. Garnish with basil and olive oil. 3. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additional veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek Pasta, Feta, Olives, Mediterranean, Quick Recipe
