Rustic Mediterranean Pasta With Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Rustic Mediterranean Pasta With Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, and; 1 pint yellow cherry tomato; 14 red onion; ½ cup kalamata olives or ½ cup green olives, pitted; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup crumbled feta; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley (or dill); 1 teaspoon salt, and; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and; ½ teaspoon pepper; 0.5 (500 g) package fusilli; ¼ cup raisins (optional); ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pint cherry tomatoes, and
1 pint yellow cherry tomato
14 red onion
½ cup kalamata olives or ½ cup green olives, pitted
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup crumbled feta
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
1 teaspoon salt, and
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon garlic powder, and
½ teaspoon pepper
0.5 (500 g) package fusilli
¼ cup raisins (optional)
¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

1
Cut tomatoes in half, then place in a very large bowl.
2
Thinly slice onion.
3
Coarsely chop olives.
4
Add both to tomatoes.
5
Drizzle with vinegar and oil.
6
Sprinkle with feta,parsley and dried seasonings.
7
Stir to evenly mix.
8
Let stand at room temperature.
9
Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
10
Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
11
Add raisins (if using) to boiling pasta water for last minute of cooking.
12
Before draining, ladle out 1/4 cup (50 mL) pasta water.
13
Drain pasta and raisins, then add to tomatoes and stir.
14
If pasta is too dry, stir in some of water.
15
Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with pine nuts.

476

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, and, 1 pint yellow cherry tomato, 14 red onion, ½ cup kalamata olives or ½ cup green olives, pitted, and more.

Yes, Rustic Mediterranean Pasta With Tomatoes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Mediterranean Pasta With Tomatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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