Description
A delicious and satisfying one-pot meal featuring vibrant Mediterranean flavors with pasta, feta, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, and dried oregano, cooking for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Stir in the pasta and vegetable broth, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente.
- Remove from heat, stir in the crumbled feta cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional feta and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Can be customized with spinach or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek pasta, one-pot meal, Mediterranean recipe, quick pasta, vegetarian dish