EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

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This fusion dish is quick and easy. It combines some classic ingredients from the lovely Mediterranean region with a Middle Eastern touch. This simple recipe is perfect hot or cold for summer evenings.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 105.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 363.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Najeem Mohamet
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Initial D Style
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.


Charlotte Taylor-dyer
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I always feel healthier after eating it.


Bridget nilly
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and herbs really brighten up the pasta.


Jan Love
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add some feta cheese for extra flavor.


Biranemeskel Mulugeta
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I've made this recipe with different types of pasta and it always turns out great. I love that it's so versatile.


Phillip Zilliot
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Aashish Kc
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal that I can throw together in no time.


Ab Hameed Rao
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This recipe is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it.


Umukoro Prevail
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great dish to serve for company or for a weeknight dinner.


Lennnon Ramdial
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best pasta dish he'd ever had.


Malik WAHEED786
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Maxx Frisco
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I'm not usually a fan of Mediterranean food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


bff gang
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.


Sandra Sackey
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever I have on hand, such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers.


Gulzaman Burira
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients depending on what I have on hand and it always turns out delicious.


Murad Mannu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and the pasta is always cooked to perfection.


Md Bashir
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.