Description
8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or bowtie)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Juice of ½ a lemon
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Stir in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing to combine.
Remove from heat and mix in the toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 375 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
