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Really Good Mediterranean Style Pasta Recipe


Really Good Mediterranean Style Pasta Recipe
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The title of this recipe comes from my son who, on first bite, said "This is REALLY GOOD". The whole family will enjoy this flavorful Mediterranean inspired pasta dish.

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Ingredients
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • Juice from 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped greek oregano
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • Dash or 2 each of cayenne pepper and paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 1 lb. box tri-color rotini noodles
  • 1 14 ounce can of artichokes, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, largely diced
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Directions
  1. Place ingredients for dressing in a food processor or blender, emulsify, then set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta "al dente" according to package directions.
  3. When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse under cold water and place in large serving bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta.
  5. Toss in artichokes, olives, onion, bell pepper and feta cheese.
  6. Mix lightly until all ingredients are coated with dressing.
  7. For best results, refrigerate for 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Enjoy!

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Comments


Wow... sounds really good. Thanks for share it.


I love this kind of pasta salad and the Mediterranean flavors are some of favorites. Thanks for sharing your recipe - this sounds delicious! :) Vickie


Hey 5th, this sounds great. I will have to find a spot on the menu for this!!


Nicely done........;-)~ Great flavor combo... Jim


Sounds yummy! I'll have to try this!


Looks great love the picture. Really shows the recipes off when you have a picture. I'd like to try this one.


Looks great love the picture. Really shows the recipes off when you have a picture. I'd like to try this one.


Fantastic, 10 forks!


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