Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes Snap Peas and Feta
Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Snap Peas, and Feta is the ultimate 30-minute meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring tender pasta tossed with sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, crisp snap peas, and creamy crumbled feta, this dish is elevated with a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil sauce and a touch of red chili flakes for a hint of heat. Fresh basil adds a vibrant finishing touch, making every bite irresistibly fresh and satisfying. With a simple yet sophisticated flavor profile, this quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, vegetarian dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or farfalle)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
- 2 cups snap peas (trimmed)
- 3 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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 but not browned.
Add the julienned sun-dried tomatoes and snap peas to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the snap peas are slightly tender but still crisp.
Sprinkle in the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Turn off the heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional feta or basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 4332 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.8 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 932 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 4714 mg | 100% | |
*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.
