Olive and Feta Pasta

I whipped up this pasta dish to satisfy a craving for olives and feta cheese. Add artichokes or spinach for variation.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• dried oregano to taste
• 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
• 12 black olives, pitted and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and zucchini. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in olives, and cook until heated through. Place pasta in the skillet, toss to coat, and continue cooking about 2 minutes. Top with feta cheese to serve.