Greek-Style Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 2 tablespoons EVOO; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved if large; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound penne with ridges (penne rigate); 12 ounces Greek feta, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

Salt
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved if large
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne with ridges (penne rigate)
12 ounces Greek feta, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2
Heat the EVOO in a large skillet or pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium to medium-high heat.
3
Melt the butter into the oil.
4
When the butter begins to foam, add the oregano, garlic and onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the wine and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cover and cook until the tomatoes have burst and the sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
9
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
10
Stir the sauce, then add the feta and cook until melted, about 1 minute.
11
Add the pasta and the reserved cooking liquid and toss to combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Top with the mint and parsley, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Fresh Tomato Sauce 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.

Greek-Style Fresh Tomato Sauce

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