Description
Discover the delicious taste of Mediterranean Pasta: Quick 20-Minute Delight for Any Night, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in under half an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this pasta recipe combines fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and artichokes with aromatic herbs for a meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. With its versatility, you can easily customize the dish to suit your preferences, making it a fantastic choice for everyone at the table. Experience a burst of flavor in every bite and make this quick Mediterranean delight your go-to weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole grain or gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried or fresh)
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts; cook until soft.
- Mix in Kalamata olives, oregano, and cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg