Best Mediterranean Style Penne Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA AND BEANS



Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Beans image

Beans cooked with tomatoes and spinach provide a perfect topping for your pasta dinner that's ready in 30 minutes - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 oz. (1 3/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 (15-oz.) can Old El Paso™ garbanzo beans or Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10-oz.) pkg. prewashed fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
  • To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 8 g

PENNE MEDITERRANEAN



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Make and share this Penne Mediterranean recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ShananH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ounce blended oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, julienned
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon caramelized onion
3 ounces vegetable stock
1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons herbs, butter*
salt and pepper
7 ounces barilla plus penne pasta, cooked
1 ounce spinach
feta cheese (for topping)
1 teaspoon pine nuts

Steps:

  • *Herb Butter: Mix ingredients (butter, garlic, herbs, kosher salt, black pepper) well until smooth.
  • 1.) Heat oil in pan. Add garlic, basil, sundried tomatoes and onions, then sauté.
  • 2.) Add vegetable stock, Feta and herb butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3.) Reheat pasta in hot water, drain and add to pan with spinach. Stir to combine. Place in a bowl. Garnish with Feta and pinenuts.
  • Note: You can dice chicken and cook in blended oil with desired seasonings (I use Weber's Kickin' Chicken) and add to pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 85.5, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.2

TOMATO BASIL PENNE PASTA



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A Mediterranean-style family staple.

Provided by Elisa Stamm

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon basil oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 461.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE PENNE



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Categories     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Feta     Summer     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 bacon slices, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped peeled seeded tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/3 cup drained capers, rinsed
1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups feta cheese (about 7 ounces), crumbled
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
Chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Add onion and eggplant to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until eggplant is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in capers. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with olive oil. Mix in eggplant sauce, feta, olives and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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