Monday, April 18, 2011

Angel-Hair Pasta With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Herb Dressing

9 per family Level Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 package (16 oz.) angel-hair pasta or spaghettini
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 20 minutes
  • 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives

Directions

1. Place oil, herbs, juice, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a jar. Close lid and shake until blended.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing to warm pasta and toss to combine. Drain onion and pat dry; add to pasta with remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 8 servings.

1 comment:

  1. We had this for dinner last night and it was great. My only caution is that the dressing/sauce is super flavorful so use in moderation. I made pan sauteed chicken to go with it. Everyone loved it!

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