Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta with Feta and Artichokes
Looking for some healthy weeknight comfort food? In this recipe for vegetarian Mediterranean pasta, toss spaghetti with sliced red peppers, feta, artichokes, and kalamata olives for an easy dinner full of great flavors and tasty veggies!
Servings 6
Calories 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb bell peppers, assorted colors
- 1 12-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on medium high until shimmering.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and saute until they are a little browned around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the artichokes, olives, parsley, garlic, scallions, and red pepper flakes along with the rest of the olive oil. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Set the sauce aside until the pasta is done.
- Once it ia cooked, add the drained pasta and 1/2 cup of the water to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss and simmer together until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta. If you don't have enough liquid, add more of the water.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Taste and add salt and/or pepper as needed.
- Serve topped with the crumbled feta.
Notes
- Bell Peppers: I used mini bell peppers in yellow, orange, and red for the recipe.
- Spaghetti: You can switch to other shapes such as your favorite short pasta or a fettuccine. Just don't use a very thin variety (such as capellini) since it will soak up too much sauce.
- Spice: If you are sensitive to spice, back off on the red pepper flakes or serve them at the table for people to add as they wish
- Chickpeas: If you want more protein in the meal, add a drained and rinsed can of chickpeas to the skillet with the artichokes.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal