PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND ROASTED GRAPE TOMATO SAUCE

Pasta With Kalamata Olives and Roasted Grape Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Rosie in Michigan

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 lb farfalle pasta
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
1/4 cup drained capers
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic,.
vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2- inch glass baking dish (I think you can use any baking dish!). Season to taste with pepper and a tiny bit of salt. Roast until tomatoes are tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in oregano. (Can be made several hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Later, preheat oven to 375 and reheat for 10 minutes while pasta is cooking.).
Measure and get ready capers, olives, and feta cheese. Rinse both capers and feta cheese to remove excess salt. Gently pat dry. Toast pine nuts for just a few minutes in a 300 oven - if using (Nuts can be toasted earlier in the day too! ) Watch the nuts as they toast so they don't burn - this happens very quickly.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return to pot. Add tomato mixture, olives, and capers. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add feta and stir until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes. Divide pasta among plates; sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.8, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 936.8, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 4, Protein 24.4