Easy Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons regular olive oil, divided; 4 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat edge of a knife; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; 1 ounce sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained; 1 medium size ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped; 6 -8 cups water; 10 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces or 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 -2 tablespoon salt; 200 g angel hair pasta

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons regular olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat edge of a knife
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1 ounce sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1 medium size ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
6 -8 cups water
10 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces or 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 -2 tablespoon salt
200 g angel hair pasta

1
Place four tablespoons of the olive oil and the smashed garlic in a medium saucpan over low heat.
2
It will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the garlic to infuse the olive oil with its flavor and fragrance.
3
Remove the smashed garlic and discard.
4
Transfer oil to a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature.
5
Set saucepan aside.
6
Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, diced fresh tomato, feta cheese and chopped basil to the bowl.
7
Toss to coat with the garli infused oil.
8
Meanwhile, start boiling the water in a stockpot.
9
In the same saucepan used to cook smashed garlic, add remaining olive oil and increase the heat to medium.
10
Saute the chicken (alternately, sear the shrimp over medium high heat) and cook until brown.
11
Place cooked chicken/shrimp into bowl with other ingredients.
12
Once water in the stocpot comes to a boil, add salt and cook the past as per package directions.
13
Drain pasta, then toss into the bowl of prepared ingredients.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons regular olive oil, divided, 4 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat edge of a knife, 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced, 1 ounce sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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