Rigatoni Mediterranean

Rigatoni is a popular pasta shape in Italian cuisine. Its name comes from the Italian word ‘rigato’, which means ‘ridged’ or ‘lined’. The ridges on rigatoni help the sauce adhere to the pasta, making it perfect for hearty dishes.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Rigatoni Mediterranean

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Rigatoni pasta
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 3 piece Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black olives
• 2 tablespoon Capers
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 100 gram Feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, black olives, and capers. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Toss well to combine.
6. Stir in fresh basil leaves and crumbled feta cheese.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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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.