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Feta & Fresh Tomato Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, Feta & Fresh Tomato Pasta showcases the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. The dish celebrates fresh ingredients, particularly tomatoes and feta cheese, which are staples in Greek cooking. Traditionally enjoyed during the summer months when tomatoes are in season, this pasta dish has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients and preferences.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 onion
30 ml olive oil
salt
black pepper
1-2 garlic cloves
200 g tomato sauce
1 tsp oregano
100 g feta cheese
parsley
2 liters hot water
250 g pasta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and still provide good flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while pecorino is less expensive.

1

Add 1 onion to the pan and let it soften for 3 minutes to release its natural sweetness.

2

Slice cherry tomatoes in half to help them break down faster and release their juices into the pan.

3

Season with a pinch of salt and some black pepper.

4

Crush 1-2 garlic cloves directly into the pan using a press.

5

Pour in 200 g of tomato sauce to bind the ingredients together.

6

Add 1 tsp of oregano and 100 g of feta cheese, cooking for 2 minutes.

7

Fill a pot with 2 liters of hot water and add 1 tsp of salt to bring to a quick boil.

8

Boil 250 g of pasta for 2 minutes.

9

Toss the pasta into the pan and mix everything together for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat every strand.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Feta PastaTomato Feta Pasta

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