Olive and Feta Pasta

I whipped up this pasta dish to satisfy a craving for olives and feta cheese. Add artichokes or spinach for variation.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 small zucchini, sliced
dried oregano to taste
salt and pepper to taste
12 black olives, pitted and sliced
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and zucchini. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in olives, and cook until heated through. Place pasta in the skillet, toss to coat, and continue cooking about 2 minutes. Top with feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 274 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 7.4 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 12.1 g
Sodium: 242 mg