Olive and Feta Pasta

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I whipped up this pasta dish to satisfy a craving for olives and feta cheese. Add artichokes or spinach for variation.

Pasta with olives, zucchini and feta cheese
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 small zucchini, sliced

  • dried oregano to taste

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 12 black olives, pitted and sliced

  • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and zucchini. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in olives, and cook until heated through. Place pasta in the skillet, toss to coat, and continue cooking about 2 minutes. Top with feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
7g Fat
44g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 242mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 235mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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