Grecian Pasta

Greek cuisine is known for its use of fresh ingredients and simple flavors, making it both healthy and delicious.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Grecian Pasta

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Penne pasta
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 3 piece Garlic cloves
• 1 piece Red onion
• 1 piece Zucchini
• 1 piece Bell pepper
• 200 gram Cherry tomatoes
• 100 gram Kalamata olives
• 150 gram Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced red onion. Cook until softened.
3. Add sliced zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add cooked penne pasta to the pan and toss everything together.
6. Let the flavors meld together for a few minutes.
7. Serve hot and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Sugars 8g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.