Easy Mediterranean Pasta

This fusion dish is quick and easy. It combines some classic ingredients from the lovely Mediterranean region with a Middle Eastern touch. This simple recipe is perfect hot or cold for summer evenings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 604 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fava beans, drained
• ½ cup grated halloumi cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.