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Barilla has done something amazing for moms and wives on the go! Their new Ready Pasta makes life so much easier by decreasing cooking time on pasta. This means more time do what’s important to you.
I have created an easy dish befitting of a quick-make pasta. You will love it and will probably become a go-to dish for you and your family.
We all know that pasta is already a common homemade food. This is because it’s easy and versatile. You can turn pastas into salads, hearty meals, light lunches, and just about anything under the sun lol.
Pasta is one of those ingredients that you know you can play around with and not worry too much about the end result.
Why make this Mediterranean Pasta?
It’s easy and the ready pasta cuts cooking time by nearly 90%
you don’t need too many ingredients
It’s a zesty pasta salad that’s delicious and filling
You most likely have all the ingredients already available
Definitely a crowd pleaser; everyone will be wanting seconds
Ingredients
- Ready Pasta Rotini or any pasta
- Kalamata olives pitted
- cherry tomatoes
- feta cheese
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- oregano seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
- salt to taste
Steps to prep
Whisk together in a small bowl the olive oil, lemon, salt, and dried oregano then set aside.
Microwave the Barilla® Ready Pasta Rotini For 60 seconds, cut open the bag then place in a shallow plate or bowl.
Pour over the dressing and mix until pasta is well coated.
Top the pasta with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh basil and garnish a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Frequently asked questions
If you remove the feta cheese, then yes! You can also use vegan feta instead
No, you can use any pasta you wish to use like stove top cooked pasta
Recipes that you might enjoy
Mediterranean Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 8.5 oz Pasta Rotini, or Ready Pasta Rotini
- 3 tablespoons black Kalamata olives pitted
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together in a small bowl the olive oil, lemon, salt, and dried oregano then set aside.
- Microwave the Barilla® Ready Pasta Rotini For 60 seconds, cut open the bag then place in a shallow plate or bowl.
- Pour over the dressing and mix until pasta is well coated. Top the pasta with cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh basil and garnish a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Amazing! My boys loved it. It’s also so easy to make.