Description
Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this delightful Tempting Greek Pasta featuring creamy feta, briny olives, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish combines vibrant flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. In just under 30 minutes, you can prepare a visually appealing meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced olives until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the mixture, add lemon juice, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm in bowls or plates; drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg