Vegetarian

Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta are:

8 ounces Barilla Plus pasta
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups watercress leaves (from 2 small bunches)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Here is how you make Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Place the cheese in a large bowl; top with the watercress. Before draining the pasta, take 1/4 cup of the cooking water from the pot and pour it over the watercress. (Watercress will wilt slightly, and cheese will get soft.) Place the tomatoes in a colander. Drain the pasta over the tomatoes for a super-quick blanch. Toss with the watercress and cheese; sprinkle with pepper and serve.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUN3KIN.

The nutritional information for Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 281.1

• Total Fat: 6.3 g
• Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
• Sodium: 261.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
• Protein: 14.5 g