Spaghetti With Feta, Olives And Garlic Beans Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Feta, Olives And Garlic Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium-sized onion, diced; 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 pound mixture of green and yellow beans, ends trimmed, and sliced at an angle into 1/2-inch pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 1/4 pounds spaghetti, fresh or dried; 30 Calamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound feta cheese, cubed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium-sized onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 pound mixture of green and yellow beans, ends trimmed, and sliced at an angle into 1/2-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds spaghetti, fresh or dried
30 Calamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound feta cheese, cubed

1
In a small saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat, add the onion and cook slowly until it is translucent.
2
Add the three cloves of minced garlic and continue cooking for one minute.
3
Add the beans and cover the pan.
4
Cook slowly for about 30 minutes, until the beans are soft.
5
If the mixture dries, add a few tablespoons of water.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
8
Add the spaghetti and boil for about two to three minutes if using fresh pasta or 10 to 12 minutes if using dried, until the spaghetti is al dente.
9
(Depending on the brand of spaghetti, cooking times may vary.)
10
Drain well.
11
In a small bowl, combine the chopped olives with the finely chopped garlic.
12
Set aside.
13
In another small bowl, toss the diced tomatoes with the fresh lemon juice.
14
Set aside.
15
In a large saute pan, heat the butter until it is nut-colored.
16
Add the cooked pasta and toss.
17
Add the feta cheese and stir until slightly softened, about five to seven minutes.
18
Transfer a portion of the pasta onto each plate.
19
In a straight line down the center of the plate, top the spaghetti with one mound of the bean mixture, one of the tomato-lemon mixture and a pile of the olive-garlic mixture.
20
Serve immediately.

789

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium-sized onion, diced, 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 1 pound mixture of green and yellow beans, ends trimmed, and sliced at an angle into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Feta, Olives And Garlic Beans 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!

Spaghetti With Feta, Olives And Garlic Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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