Sweet basil, salty olives, tart balsamic and crumbled feta give whole wheat pasta a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.
1 pound dried whole wheat penne pasta ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped ½ cup fresh sweet basil (or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil) ½ cup red onion, minced 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, parsley, basil, olives, garlic and tomatoes; stir to mix. Whisk the olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour dressing over pasta, add cheese and stir to combine. Serve warm or chilled.
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from Monterey Bay Herb Company ~ Recipe Archive
