Kalamata Olive, Tomato, and Cheese Melt

Rotini pasta is tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and peppers, topped with feta and Cheddar cheeses, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. Delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 20 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 0.66666668653488 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.66666668653488 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, jalapeno, and green bell pepper until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, wine, and kalamata olives. Simmer 15 minutes. Toss pasta with sauce until evenly coated. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Cheddar cheese.

Step 3

Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Set oven to broiler setting. Broil for 5 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and bubbly.