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How to Make Easy Mediterranean Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easy Mediterranean Pasta is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for any night of the week. This recipe combines the bright and bold flavors of the Mediterranean with the simplicity and ease of a pasta dish. Whether you are cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, this recipe is sure to satisfy all your cravings for a comforting and delicious meal.

The star of this dish is the combination of fresh and vibrant ingredients that are commonly found in Mediterranean cuisine. Fr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, drained
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated halloumi cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the pasta and water; continue cooking until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pasta to the pot.
  • Stir the tomatoes, bell pepper, fava beans, onion, and lemon juice into the pasta; simmer together until hot and the flavors have melded, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with halloumi cheese and sliced almonds to serve.

    • Nutrition

    604 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 364mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 105g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 479mg

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