Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes Olives and Feta Cheese
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese—a quick, Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly al dente linguine is tossed in a fragrant, garlicky olive oil sauce, bursting with the juiciness of cherry tomatoes and the briny depth of kalamata olives. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish, while a sprinkling of fresh parsley and a touch of red pepper flakes bring a bright, herbaceous kick with just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it as a main dish or alongside a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup calamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the linguine.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
Add the sliced calamata olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to coat. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra feta cheese and parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 6034 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1058 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1574 mg | 33% | |
*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.
