Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy Greek Pasta with Feta and Olives. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that showcases the best of fresh ingredients, from juicy cherry tomatoes to tangy Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. This pasta dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish, and feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. With its bold flavors and bright presentation, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
- 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
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and onion; sauté until translucent.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in cherry tomatoes and olives; cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Flavor it up: Add lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add cooked pasta and feta cheese.
- Adjust consistency: If necessary, gradually add reserved pasta water for desired sauciness.
- Serve warm: Transfer to plates and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg