Spicy Feta Pasta
A delightful and quick pasta dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ½ cup dry macaroni, quick cooking
- 4 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 juicy tomato, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the tomato, basil, and parsley, and mince the garlic.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped tomato along with the chili powder and sauté for about 2 minutes until the tomato softens.
- Stir in the tomato paste and about half a cup of water, then add the dry macaroni and crumbled feta cheese. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the minced garlic and continue cooking for 2 more minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and basil, turn off the heat, and give it a good mix. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a crisp salad to enhance the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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