Mediterranean Basil Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Basil Pasta, a dish that brings the fresh, bold tastes of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a luscious garlic and olive oil sauce, this recipe is bursting with juicy blistered cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Fresh basil infuses the dish with an herby brightness, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy evenings and pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a simple green salad. It’s a light yet satisfying vegetarian pasta dish that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean with every bite!
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Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 count garlic cloves
- 300 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 100 g kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 100 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 liters water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8–10 minutes.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly blistered.
Step 5
Stir in the red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 6
Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked spaghetti.
Step 7
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss with the tomato mixture until well combined, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.
Step 8
Tear the fresh basil leaves roughly and stir them into the pasta right before serving.
Step 9
Divide the pasta among serving plates, then sprinkle each plate with crumbled feta cheese.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, bright flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (5048.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1678.7 |
| Total Fat 98.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 89.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4401.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.5g | |
| Protein 43.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 941.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1178.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories