Easy Olive Oil Mediterranean Pasta
A simple yet flavorful Olive Oil Mediterranean Pasta with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, perfect for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Prepare the Olive Oil Mixture: In a large frying pan over medium heat, pour in the olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce the Vegetables: Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Mix Everything Together: Drain the pasta and toss it into the frying pan, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and fold in crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Notes
Serve with a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor and pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta, Mediterranean, olive oil, quick dinner, vegetarian