Greek Pasta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and adds a tangy flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often more affordable and readily available.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate diced bell peppers and zucchini; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add halved cherry tomatoes and pitted black olives; stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine with the vegetables.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.

Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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