PASTA WITH FETA AND MORE: A MEATLESS MEAL!

Pasta with Feta & More!

6  Servings      Total Cost: $18.66

ASSEMBLE:

• Cutting surface & knife
• 2-3 small bowls or plates
• Large 6 quart pot w/lid
• Skillet
• Strainer/strategy to strain the pasta
• Paper towels or dish towel
• Large spoons or ladles
• Measuring spoons/cup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb pasta of choice ($1.00)
• 1 block of feta cheese 8 oz. ($5.99)
• 1 can of drained white beans 15.5 oz ($1.69)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes – cut in halves ($5.49 for 24 oz.)
• 1 handful fresh basil or more if desired ($3.99 for 3 oz.)
• 2 cloves crushed garlic or more to your desire (1 bulb of fresh garlic .50)
• 1 cup of reserved pasta water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta carefully to avoid splashing.
3. Cook for about 11 mins or until pasta has softened.
4. Set aside 1 cup of pasta water.
5. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
6. Strain the beans and set aside.

NEXT:

7. Rinse basil & dry with paper towel.
8. Cut the basil into pieces. Set aside.
9. Crush the garlic into small pieces.
10. Cut the tomatoes into halves.
11. In a skillet, sauté crushed garlic in olive oil and until it is golden brown.
12. Add tomatoes, white beans, salt & pepper and stir.
13. Add the reserved 1 cup of pasta water.
14. Finally, add block of feta.
15. Cut it into quarters.
16. Sauté all ingredients together while continuing to stir.
17. Carefully add cooked pasta to skillet mixture.
18. Stir all together and sauté.
19. Top it off with the fresh chopped basil.

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Full of flavor… so delicious… ENJOY!