Make Healthy Meals

1 bag uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
splash lemon juice

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for a minute or two. Add garlic and continue to saute. Add bell peppers and continue for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly cooked. Add olives, oregano, basil, salt, cayenne and water. Bring to a boil. Add cooked pasta and lemon juice. Remove from heat and add feta.

Editor’s Note:

This is excellent with whole grain pasta to really help keep things healthy. Some like it a little spicier than this.

1 package dry pasta
1 can sliced black olives, drained
1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 red bell pepper, diced
salt, ground black pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in large bowl.

Toss pasta with olive oil, vinegar, pepper and salt. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to toss. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Editor’s Note:

You can make this a bit fancier by adding in kalmata olives, either whole or sliced.

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