MEDITERRANEAN PASTA TOSS

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Make and share this Mediterranean Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danielle W

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces capellini pasta, cooked and tossed with olive oil while warm (substitute angle hair)
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic (I used SpiceWorld Minced Garlic in Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
14 ounces canned quartered artichoke hearts (I cut each quarter in half for smaller pieces)
6 ounces black kalamata olives, halves
2 ounces white wine
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
3 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, reduced fat, crumbled
salt, and or freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pasta cooking directions:.
  • 1. Bring water to a boil and add capellini/angle hair pasta.
  • 2. Reduce heat and cover until pasta is cooked.
  • 3. Drain and toss with 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil.
  • Mediterranean Toss directions:.
  • 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat.
  • 2. Add chicken (cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked).
  • 3. Add garlic and toss.
  • 4. Add artichokes, olives and a pinch of salt and pepper. Do not toss ingredients.
  • 5. Add white wine so it can absorb the seasonings and cook the garlic.
  • 6. Toss ingredients and let alcohol cook off and reduce in volume by half.
  • 7. Add pesto, tossing until ingredients are evenly coated.
  • 8. Throw in pasta and toss.
  • 9. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute.
  • 10. Add spinach and toss until spinach is slightly wilted.
  • 11. Add feta and toss lightly until everything is mixed*.
  • 12. EAT!
  • * You could also plate the pasta and then sprinkle the feta on top instead of tossing it inches.

Alex Davis
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I would not recommend this pasta dish. The vegetables were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


adnan malik
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I thought this pasta dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


Saeed Zada
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but this pasta dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Ishfaq Sheikh
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This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Harmony Z
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


mdnajmul hasan
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Vidza Emmanuel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Karol Menale
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kingwahaj 505
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Stacey Buchan
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Rukevwe Djeresa
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I especially loved the crispy chickpeas.


Kashif Ali
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and light, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.