EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

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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

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