Description
Greek pasta with feta is a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. This dish comes together in just 25 minutes and is packed with bold flavors, making it perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) 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
- 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)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften and burst. Stir occasionally to allow even cooking.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir in the Kalamata olives, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. If the mixture looks dry, gradually stir in reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Add the Feta and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese. Stir gently. Garnish with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality feta for the best flavor. Allow the pasta to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Greek Pasta with Feta