Bell Pepper Pasta Salad
Easy Greek-style pasta made with simple ingredients!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups medium-size pasta such as farfalle or penne
- 1/4 cup cooking water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegan feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain and set aside.
- Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Saute for 2 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Stir in olives, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved cooking water, stirring gently to coat the pasta. Remove from heat.
- Stir in feta cheese, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1426IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg
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