With just a few simple ingredients, this easy dinner will be on the table in no time. And it’s also versatile. Missing an ingredient? No problem! When I’m planning my meals, this pasta is my go-to for a meatless Monday dinner, but I love how customizable it can be. Read on… You may have noticed, I love my Mediterranean food here at GypsyPlate. From my Mediterranean stuffed peppers and zucchini, to regional classics like Greek meatballs, Sicilian eggplant caponata, and Portuguese mussels, I am always cooking up something from the region. This Mediterranean pasta is one of my new favorites. How easy is it? Boil pasta, do a little chopping, and mix. That’s it! As simple as it is, the combination of flavors is amazing. Cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, some herbs and a good dousing of olive oil make for a super delicious and super healthy dinner. Check out our collection of favorite Mediteranean Recipes!
Ingredients Needed
Pasta – I am using bow ties, or farfalle, today. You can use whatever you have on hand, or whatever shape you prefer. Extra virgin olive oil Garlic Kalamata olives Cherry Tomatoes Marinated artichoke hearts Red chili flakes Oregano Parsley Feta cheese
How to make this easy Mediterranean Pasta
First, I boil the pasta according to the directions on the package. Then, I chop everything up. I like to cut the garlic into thin slices and halve the kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes. In a pan, I heat up some olive oil over medium heat. Once it’s warm, I add in the garlic and red chili flakes, stirring for a minute or two. Then, I toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another minute or so until they start to soften. Next, I add the cooked pasta to the pan along with the olives, artichoke hearts, oregano, and parsley. I give it all a quick stir to mix everything together. To finish, I garnish the dish with some crumbled feta cheese and… done!
Variations
If I’m craving some meat, I like to add chicken, sausage, or shrimp to this dish. I simply cook them separately, remove them to a plate, and then stir them back in with the pasta. It’s an easy way to customize the dish and make it more hearty. For added veggie power, I sometimes add some spinach in with the garlic and cook till it wilts. Some fresh basil is a great addition to this pasta. Some days I garnish it with some toasted pine nuts.
Serving Suggestions
This is a great dinner all on it’s own. That being said, it can also pair well with a nice fresh salad, grilled chicken, or some nice crusty bread. So that’s it, quick meal, quick post. I hope you love this Mediterranean Pasta recipe as much as I do. It’s certainly made its way into my regular rotation. Bookmark this recipe for those busy nights when you want something easy, tasty and healthy. And share GypsyPlate on social media so we can keep the recipes coming!
Mediterranean Pasta, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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