Spaghetti with Tomatoes Black Olives Garlic and Feta Cheese
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and aromatic Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Black Olives, Garlic, and Feta Cheese. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines tender spaghetti with a rich, garlicky tomato sauce, brimming with sweet cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with creamy crumbled feta and fragrant fresh basil, this dish is a perfect balance of bold flavors and comforting textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Simple yet elegant, this recipe highlights wholesome ingredients and delivers big on taste—perfect for lovers of quick and delicious Mediterranean pasta dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams black olives (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Slice the black olives into thin rounds and stir them into the skillet. Add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the mix is too dry, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta and gently mix to combine.
Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.5 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4867 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 944 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1402 mg | 30% | |
*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.
