Greek Style Pasta
Description: This Greek Style Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s both easy to make and visually stunning. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for impressing guests with its colorful presentation on a large platter. While the recipe includes chicken broth as an option, I find the natural juices from the artichokes, tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil are sufficient to create a deliciously moist pasta dish.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Linguine | 1 package |
| Olive oil | 3 tbsp |
| Green pepper | 1, sliced |
| Red onion | 1, thinly sliced |
| Artichoke hearts | 1 can |
| Cherry tomatoes | 1 cup |
| Chicken broth | 1/4 cup (optional) |
| Feta cheese | 1 cup |
| Kalamata olives | 1/2 cup |
| Black olives | 1/2 cup |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp |
| Lemon | 1, juiced |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 685.5
- Fat: 23.7g
- Saturated Fat: 7.9g
- Cholesterol: 33.4mg
- Sodium: 722mg
- Carbohydrates: 97.8g
- Fiber: 7.4g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 21.8g
Instructions:
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Boil Pasta: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it reaches al dente texture.
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Saute Vegetables: In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute the sliced green pepper and red onion for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
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Add Artichokes and Tomatoes: Stir in the artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes. Saute for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
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Optional Chicken Broth: If using, pour the chicken broth into the pan and heat through. This step adds extra moisture and flavor to the dish.
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Incorporate Cheese and Olives: Toss in the crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and black olives. Sprinkle the dried oregano over the mixture.
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Melt Cheese: Stir the ingredients over low heat until the feta cheese begins to melt and coat the vegetables.
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Serve: Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and transfer it to a large serving platter. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the hot pasta.
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Finish with Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the dish to add a bright and zesty flavor.
This Greek Style Pasta is best served immediately, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired dish as a satisfying meal any day of the week! 🍝🍅🧀
