Greek Tomato Penne Pasta
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Greek Tomato Penne Pasta recipe! Bursting with the bold flavors of ripe tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this quick and easy dish is a true weeknight hero. Tossed with al dente penne and infused with aromatic garlic, red onions, and a sprinkle of dried oregano, this pasta delivers a hearty yet refreshing flair. Finished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication, ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're craving a light vegetarian dinner or looking to impress guests with a Mediterranean-inspired meal, this recipe is guaranteed to deliver delicious results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 400 g ripe tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 100 g kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 150 g crumbled feta cheese
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 10 g fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the ripe tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down into a chunky sauce.
Stir in the pitted and sliced kalamata olives, and let simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to evenly coat with the tomato mixture. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Top each plate with the remaining crumbled feta cheese and a few extra basil leaves for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy your Greek Tomato Penne Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
