15-Minute Mediterranean Pasta
A quick and vibrant pasta dish with garlic, olives, tomatoes, lemon, and feta inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
Pasta Base
- 12 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and olives. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
- Remove from heat. Fold in feta and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Great with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for added protein.