Quick Mediterranean Pasta — Simple Dinner in Three Steps
A vibrant, fresh pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and herbs — made in just three steps for the perfect easy Mediterranean meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or oregano), chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, red onion, chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic, tomatoes, olives, and optional onion for 4–5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, reserved water, feta, and herbs. Toss and season. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Add chickpeas or greens for extra nutrition.
- Use gluten-free or vegan options if needed.
- Great for meal prep or picnics.