TOMATO-FETA BOW TIES

Tomato-Feta Bow Ties image

"This is an easy variation on a spaghetti recipe," writes Ryan Wilcox of Rochester, Minnesota. "It can be used as a side dish, or as an entree when combined with cooked chicken or shrimp."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper flakes in oil for 1 minute. Add wine or broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes., Stir in the tomatoes and cheese. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8 mg cholesterol, Sodium 375 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 5 g protein.