Pasta with Basil and Feta Cheese
20.6g
Net Carbs
18.5g
Protein
31.8g
Fat
7.7g
Fiber
441
Calories
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil
- 1 cup Cherry Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 8 tablespoons Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 ounces Mushroom Pieces and Stems
- 4 ounces Feta Cheese
- 2 ounces Chick Pea Penne Pasta
- 1/2 cup, whole Black Olives
- 1/2 fluid ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 medium (4-1/8" long) Scallions or Spring Onions
Directions:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve cup pasta cooking water and drain the rest. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- While pasta is cooking, toss halved tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil, lemon juice and lemon zest to combine. Set aside. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the olives and mushrooms, mincing the basil and dicing the green onions.
- When pasta is at room temperature, add reserved tomato mixture, olives, mushrooms, basil, green onions, feta and reserved pasta water, cup at a time if needed, gently tossing to combine. Serve at room temperature.
