Mediterranean Herb Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Season chicken with salt. Stir chicken with bacon in a large skillet or saucepan. Add tomatoes and rosemary, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in feta cheese, olives and artichoke hearts and cook until heated through. Toss with fresh cooked pasta and serve warm. Garnished with extra feta if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Low-Sodium Recipe
• 1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
• 2. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend.
• 3. Cook for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
• 4. Toss with remaining ingredients.

MEDITERRANEAN GARLIC HERB BEEF AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cut beef tips into bit size pieces.
• Place in bowl and add 8oz of marinade.
• Mix well and place in refrigerator for 30 minute to an hour.
• After beef has marinaded,get a large skillet and add 2tbls of olive oil.
• Make sure skillet is as hot as possible.
• Add beef and cook until done.
• Saute onions and garlic.
• Then saute bell peppers and zucchini (saute only to the point it is softened but still crisp).
• Finally saute the mushrooms.
• Cut and remove seeds from tomatoes.
• Then dice tomatoes.
• Mix all ingredients into a large skillet and keep warm.
• Boil pasta until desired softness.
• Strain then put in a large bowl and toss with 3 tbls of olive oil.
• Then mix in the beef and vegetables and toss well,adding last 4oz of marinade as you toss ingredients together.

MEDITERRANEAN HARVEST PASTA

Steps:

• Stir the tomatoes, olives, red pepper, garlic, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Once the tomato sauce is ready, pour into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, then return to the pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the cooking pot. Stir in the burger crumbles, and simmer until hot. Pour the sauce over the cooked penne to serve.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the pasta and water; continue cooking until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pasta to the pot.
• Stir the tomatoes, bell pepper, fava beans, onion, and lemon juice into the pasta; simmer together until hot and the flavors have melded, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with halloumi cheese and sliced almonds to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN HERB PASTA

Steps:

• Put pasta on to cook, following package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, place the olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, water, salt & pepper and garlic in a bowl. Whisk together well.
• Drain pasta and place in large bowl or back in cooking pan.
• Add dressing over pasta, toss till combined.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss gently until well combined.
• Serve hot or at room temperature, and enjoy!