Mediterranean Penne
"I don't know how this recipe came to be, I've altered it so frequently I don't even remember my original recipe. My newest alteration? Incorporating sundried tomatoes! My husband says it was my best yet, so I'm posting it. Play around with it, I'd love to hear your honest reviews and comments."
photo by Carla C.
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 10 ounces penne (I always use Whole Wheat if possible)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 -2 medium onion, halved & sliced in thin wedges (depending on your love of onions)
- 3 medium bell peppers, halved & sliced in thin wedges (preferably 1 red, 1 orange & 1 green)
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (depending on your love of garlic)
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 (14 ounce) can kalamata olives, pittted, sliced in half
- 10 -12 pieces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced thin
- 14 ounces feta (cubed or crumbled into 1/4 inch pieces)
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
directions
- In a large pot, cook penne according to package directions.
- (I sometimes like to add vegetable boullion to the water during cooking to give the penne a little extra flavor); Drain and set aside.
- In a large wok style pan combine onions, peppers, garlic and Italian herbs with olive oil and sauteé until tender crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Mix in the kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes, cook another 2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Add the cooked penne, feta and freshly ground black pepper to the pan and toss gently to mix.
- Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until feta begins to melt.
- Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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WOW, this is really amazing, and I haven't even stopped 'taste-testing' long enough to get the parmesan cheese on! I also used the chicken bouillion. Because my dh doesn't consider it a meal without meat, I also tossed in some left over cooked turkey, tastes great and I'll be serving it with galic bread and a salad! I needed to add that this also is amazing as a cold pasta salad. You may need to drizzle with a bit of olive oil before serving just to moisten the pasta. -
This is a wonderful recipe!!! So far, I've used kalamata olives from my grocery store mediterranean olive bar and crumbled feta with basil and sun-dried tomato (already together) in combination with the sun-dried tomato in the recipe!!! I've also used red, yellow and orange bell peppers instead of the green, and such a delicate mix of flavors!!!! I enjoy this recipe; it is a winner!!!! Thank you, Carla!!! -
The vegies were tender and crisp - nothing overpowered the other's flavor yet the blend was pleasant and enjoyable. I used fresh tomato and only had 2 bell peppers on-hand. Will try as written the next time. Great side dish or summer entree. -
This was awesome. I took Carla's suggestion, but used Chicken bouillon for cooking the pasta. This was such a great meal to put together after work. I have never tried this combination before, but it is definitely a keeper! Thanks Carla!
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Well done. A recipe that demonstrates that in food, simplicity can be elegance. I had some left over basil and feta, and tried this for lunch. I cut it in fourths – well, at least the pasta. (I only had elbow-roni to work with.) Each taste is well balanced, and this is a quick meal. I would recommend it for a cook beginning to explore the Mediterranean table. Or even a cook just beginning to cook, play with amounts and see how the results changes. I would recommend this for any experienced cook because it is fun and good. It brings us back to our roots.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Carla C.
Netherlands
<p><br /> <br />My most used and favorite cookbook is the 1946 edition of Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School handed down to me from my Mother. <br /> <br />My most favorite kitchen utensils are a set of Johnson & Wales knives given to me by my mother, a professional chef. <br /> <br />I enjoy traveling to exotic places, trying new foods and bringing home rare ingredients to expirement with. <br /> <br />I work fulltime as a lab technician for a local diagnostic center. In addition to that, during my free time I'm either at the gym, listening to music, tending to my herb garden and/or trying out new recipes & ideas in the kitchen. <br /> <br />I am a classically trained singer and musician, passionate about music. <br /> <br />My favourite thing to do is sit outside in my garden with my husband, a glass of wine, good food, music & a few good friends. <br /> <br /><img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/World%20Tour/AnimatedHostChallengeBanner.gif alt= /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/200_artistrichardneuman-art-prints_.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting /></p>
