Cavatappi Mediterranean Delight – A Fresh and Flavorful Pasta Dish!
The flavors of the Mediterranean with this Cavatappi Mediterranean Delight! Perfect for any pasta lover looking to add a twist to their meal repertoire, this dish combines juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta with the delightful texture of cavatappi pasta. It’s quick, easy, and sure to impress at your next dinner gathering!
Cavatappi Mediterranean Delight
4
servings15
minutes12
minutes485
kcal27
minutesDive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this Cavatappi Mediterranean Delight! Perfect for any pasta lover looking to add a twist to their meal repertoire, this dish combines juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta with the delightful texture of cavatappi pasta. It’s quick, easy, and sure to impress at your next dinner gathering!
Ingredients
- Pasta
12 ounces cavatappi pasta
- Vegetables and Herbs
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes diced
1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- Cheese and Seasonings
4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
3 tablespoons capers drained
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking Base
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
- Alternative Ingredients
Whole wheat cavatappi for a healthier option replaces regular cavatappi
Mozzarella instead of feta for a milder cheese flavor replaces feta cheese
Basil or mixed herbs tarragon and chives for different herbal notes (replaces parsley)
Directions
- Preparation of Ingredients – Begin by preparing your ingredients: dice the tomatoes, halve the olives, chop the parsley, crumble the feta cheese, and mince the garlic.
- Cooking Pasta – In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sautéing Garlic – While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over moderate heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- colander
- nonstick pan
- Mixing bowls
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 485kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
- Sodium: 700mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 68g
- Protein: 17g
- Vitamin A: 500IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 2mg
