Pasta With Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,plus; 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste; 1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, slivered or chopped; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 3/4 lb pasta (fusilli, rigatoni, farfalle or penne); 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and broken in half

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,plus
1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, slivered or chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
3/4 lb pasta (fusilli, rigatoni, farfalle or penne)
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and broken in half

1
Start a large pot of water to boil with 1 tbsp.
2
salt.
3
While water heats, toss tomatoes with garlic, salt, pepper, oil, herbs and vinegar (if using) in a pasta bowl.
4
Add feta.
5
Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes or longer.
6
Taste and adjust seasonings.
7
Add pasta to boiling water.
8
Cook 5 minutes.
9
Add beans.
10
Keep cooking until pasta is al dente, firm to the bite (see cooking time on package).
11
Drain, toss with tomato mixture and serve.
12
The tomato mixture, without the herbs, can be made hours ahead.
13
Hold in or out of the refrigerator, but let it come to room temperature before adding herbs and tossing with cooked pasta.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,plus, 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta 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.

Pasta With Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

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