Best Easy Mediterranean Pasta Recipes

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Easy Mediterranean Pasta image

This fusion dish is quick and easy. It combines some classic ingredients from the lovely Mediterranean region with a Middle Eastern touch. This simple recipe is perfect hot or cold for summer evenings.

Provided by Amanda

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup grated halloumi cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the pasta and water; continue cooking until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pasta to the pot.
Stir the tomatoes, bell pepper, fava beans, onion, and lemon juice into the pasta; simmer together until hot and the flavors have melded, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with halloumi cheese and sliced almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 105.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 363.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

This is great for any picnic, potluck or barbecue. You can make the dressing up to 3 days before and put the salad together the day before you intend to serve it. Add chicken, steak, lamb or seafood for a whole meal salad! Prep time includes minimum refrigeration

Provided by TishT

Categories Cheese

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope tomato basil soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, olives, and artichoke hearts.
Refrigerate the salad up to 24 hours In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, soup mix, black pepper, basil, parsley, and feta until well blended.
Pour 1 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss Refrigerate the salad for at least 6 hours.
When ready to serve, toss the salad with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 353.1, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.3