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Greek pesto pasta

Recipe Information

Description:
Greek pesto pasta is a delicious Greek recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pesto; Linguine
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Pasta
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried linguine

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 small shallot, chopped fine

  • 1/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

  • 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms

  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives

  • 2 tablespoons basilpesto

Directions

  • Cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat the oil, shallots, tomatoes, and mushrooms in skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  • Turn off the heat and add the pasta, feta, olives, and pesto. Toss and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 261 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 31mg

  • Sodium: 309mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 35g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 10g