Description

These sausages go great with this pasta recipe.

Garlic Tomato Basil Pasta with Feta

This simple yet flavorful pasta dish is light, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 4 large tomatoes, diced)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese from Cotacachi’s own La Verde Oveja – https://laverdeoveja.com/shop/feta/
• ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

• Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. Sauté the Garlic & Tomatoes:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until tomatoes soften and release their juices.

3. Combine & Toss:

• Add the drained pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together.
• Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Finish with Feta & Serve:

• Remove from heat and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
• If using, top with toasted pine nuts for extra crunch.
• Serve warm, garnished with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil.