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Greek Pasta with Feta and Olives

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, main
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Cheese and Olives
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the feta cheese and olives.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Transfer the Greek pasta to a serving bowl and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be served warm or chilled. Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

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