Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a Mediterranean classic with our exploration of the best feta tomato pasta recipes. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey where tangy feta cheese and juicy tomatoes harmonize with aromatic herbs and flavorful pasta to create a symphony of taste. Discover the art of balancing bold and delicate ingredients as we guide you through a selection of recipes that cater to different palates and preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a refreshing, tangy dressing, we've got you covered. Get ready to elevate your pasta game and impress your taste buds with the ultimate feta tomato pasta experience.
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FIRE ROASTED TOMATO AND FETA PASTA WITH SHRIMP
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and heat through. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, and sprinkle with crumbled feta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.1 calories, Carbohydrate 94.8 g, Cholesterol 110.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1353.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
EASY FETA TOMATO PASTA
Feta, tomato, and olive oil are tossed with pasta in a super quick meal ready in just 20 minutes. Dinner doesn't get much quicker, healthier, or tastier than this! Boil any short pasta shape, make the quick and easy sauce while the pasta boils... and that's about it!
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and have released their juices, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and immediately add to the pan of tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and toss to coat. Add feta cheese, and basil and stir through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 851.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
TOMATO AND SHRIMP PASTA WITH FETA
Give tomato sauce a Greek twist by adding Kalamata olives, feta cheese, capers, and oregano.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and oregano. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, and capers, if using. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until sauce thickens, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 2/3 cup tomato sauce for Baked Shrimp.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente; drain. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over medium-high. Add 3/4 pound shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Return pasta to pot and add tomato sauce; stir to combine. Serve pasta topped with 4 ounces crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 32 g
PASTA WITH CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND FETA
Keep your cool this summer by turning off the oven -- this recipe makes a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal out of rotisserie chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; rinse well under cold water.
- Transfer to a large bowl; toss with oil, lemon juice, feta, tomatoes, chicken, and basil; season generously with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
PASTA WITH TOMATO PESTO, FETA AND CHICKEN
Boldly flavored tomato pesto adds delicious depth to this pretty salad with an easy shortcut--frozen cooked chicken.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, basil, pesto and salt; stir gently to mix. Add cooked orzo to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- To make tomato cups, cut off stem end of tomato and scoop out pulp; discard. Spoon salad mixture into tomato cups. If desired, serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 3 g
GREEK FETA AND TOMATO PASTA
From Family Circle. If tomatoes not in season, could replace fresh tomatoes by 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil and lightly salt. Prepare spaghetti following package directions.
- Remove 1/4 cup of the cooking water and reserve; drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring so garlic does not burn.
- Stir in tomatoes, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
- Add feta cheese, spaghetti and reserved water and toss with pepper.
- Serve immediately.
PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND FETA CHEESE
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pan. While pasta cooks, place tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Combine tomato mixture and the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, stirring with a whisk. Add to pasta; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with feta.
SHRIMP, TOMATO AND FETA WITH PASTA
Categories Pasta Shellfish Quick & Easy Boil
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil water for pasta in a covered pot. Clean scallions and cut into thirds. With food processor running, put fresh thyme and scallions through feed tube and chop. Add feta and cottage cheese to processor bowl, and process to make a creamy sauce. When pasta water boils, add shrimp and cook one to two minutes, depending on size of shrimp. Wash tomatoes and coarsely chop. Combine with sauce in serving bowl. Season with pepper. When shrimp are cooked, remove from water with a slotted spoon. Keep water at a simmer in the pot. Combine shrimp with cheese sauce. Return water to a hard boil and cook pasta one to two minutes. Drain and stir into sauce. Serve with a green salad or sliced cucumber and red bell peppers seasoned with cumin and olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Makes 3 servings.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Use a good quality feta cheese.
- If you don't have feta cheese, you can use crumbled goat cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, for extra flavor.
- Serve the pasta immediately, while it's still hot.
Conclusion:
This feta tomato pasta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. The pasta is tossed with a simple sauce made with tomatoes, feta cheese, and olive oil. The sauce is creamy and tangy, and the feta cheese adds a nice salty flavor. This pasta is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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