Vegetarian

Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives takes 15 minutes to cook.

Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives are:

1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
12 oz penne or other chunky pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, in eighths
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Here is how you make Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add extra salt and pasta. Cook pasta until al dente, according to manufacturer's directions.2. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes. Remove from heat. Stir in olives and parsley. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Server with additional cheese (feta or parmesan), if desired.Serves 5.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOPSIE2002.

The nutritional information for Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 393.7

• Total Fat: 18.3 g
• Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
• Sodium: 594.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 56.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
• Protein: 9.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives is Vegetarian