Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes Olives and Feta Cheese
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese—a quick, Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly al dente linguine is tossed in a fragrant, garlicky olive oil sauce, bursting with the juiciness of cherry tomatoes and the briny depth of kalamata olives. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish, while a sprinkling of fresh parsley and a touch of red pepper flakes bring a bright, herbaceous kick with just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it as a main dish or alongside a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup calamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the linguine.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
Step 5
Add the sliced calamata olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to coat. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Step 8
Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with extra feta cheese and parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1239.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2217.1 |
| Total Fat 117.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 330.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6034.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 217.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.9g | |
| Protein 67.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1058.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1573.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories