Name: Mediterranean Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta (most packages come as 16 oz., so use half); 6 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced in half; 12 ounces marinated artichokes, drained; 2 cups of mixed baby tomatoes (cherry is fine too), halved; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups of spinach; red chili flakes, to taste (more for spice); kosher salt; 4 cloves of garlic, sliced lengthwise; Fresh parsley for garnish; Feta cheese (optional)

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta (most packages come as 16 oz., so use half)
6 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced in half
12 ounces marinated artichokes, drained
2 cups of mixed baby tomatoes (cherry is fine too), halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups of spinach
red chili flakes, to taste (more for spice)
kosher salt
4 cloves of garlic, sliced lengthwise
Fresh parsley for garnish
Feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot bring water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package, until al dente
While pasta cooks, heat skillet over medium-low heat and add 1/4 olive oil. Add sliced garlic, and pinch of salt, and let cook for 5 – 6 minutes. *Be sure to stir, you don’t want to burn the garlic
After 5 minutes, add olives, tomatoes, artichokes and red chili flakes; stir together and keep heat on medium-low
When pasta is ready, remove heat, drain water; use tongs to scoop pasta into large skillet. Toss and stir (gently – don’t mush the tomatoes!) to coat thoroughly.
Top with Feta Cheese (optional), and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately

Category: Bites
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: Mediterranean Pasta