MEDITERRANEAN PASTA TOSS

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Make and share this Mediterranean Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danielle W

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces capellini pasta, cooked and tossed with olive oil while warm (substitute angle hair)
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic (I used SpiceWorld Minced Garlic in Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
14 ounces canned quartered artichoke hearts (I cut each quarter in half for smaller pieces)
6 ounces black kalamata olives, halves
2 ounces white wine
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
3 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, reduced fat, crumbled
salt, and or freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pasta cooking directions:.
  • 1. Bring water to a boil and add capellini/angle hair pasta.
  • 2. Reduce heat and cover until pasta is cooked.
  • 3. Drain and toss with 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil.
  • Mediterranean Toss directions:.
  • 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat.
  • 2. Add chicken (cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked).
  • 3. Add garlic and toss.
  • 4. Add artichokes, olives and a pinch of salt and pepper. Do not toss ingredients.
  • 5. Add white wine so it can absorb the seasonings and cook the garlic.
  • 6. Toss ingredients and let alcohol cook off and reduce in volume by half.
  • 7. Add pesto, tossing until ingredients are evenly coated.
  • 8. Throw in pasta and toss.
  • 9. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute.
  • 10. Add spinach and toss until spinach is slightly wilted.
  • 11. Add feta and toss lightly until everything is mixed*.
  • 12. EAT!
  • * You could also plate the pasta and then sprinkle the feta on top instead of tossing it inches.

ibrahim fanous
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ishaq Maher
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's so unique and flavorful.


FALAK SHAR
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Lexie Keene
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This pasta toss is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Louise McDonald
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so flavorful and delicious.


Raju Mirda
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This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


sameera heshan
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Khan 2525
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This pasta toss was delicious! I especially loved the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.


Maik Ibrar
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Raymond Beatty
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This was my first time making a Mediterranean pasta toss, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


Hjjht Bjjyg
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile, and I can easily customize it to my liking. I've tried it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


patrick olayinka
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This Mediterranean pasta toss was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.