I’ve tried one-pot pasta dishes before, and they’ve been pretty darn good. This version is my favorite because it shows off perky flavors with its Greek-style twist. It has Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint, as well as plenty of cherry tomatoes.
I grow oodles of cherry tomatoes in my small summer garden — their sweet herbal notes make this dish irresistible. I nabbed the recipe from Food & Wine Magazine; yes, I tweaked it a little. Everything cooks in one pot, all the components including the dried spaghetti. Only one pan to wash. Hooray.
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Feta and Mint
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 pounds of whole cherry tomatoes — any color or a mixture of colors
12 ounces dried spaghetti
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups water, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
3/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, halved1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese (I prefer the one that is seasoned with Mediterranean herbs)
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (you can use basil if you prefer, but the mint is bright and delicious)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
PROCEDURE
1. Stir together tomatoes, pasta, broth, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and dried red chilies flakes in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until pasta is slightly soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Crush tomatoes in the pan using the back of a spoon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, and liquid thickens and reduces slightly, about 7 minutes. (If needed, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce reaches desired consistency.)
3. Stir in olives, black pepper, and remaining salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide between 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle with feta, mint and oregano. Drizzle with oil.
Have a cooking question? Contact Cathy Thomas at cathythomascooks@gmail.com
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