Bell pepper - Feta Pasta Toss

By mlmason

Ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch strips
• 1 1/4 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can or 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Place bell pepper in a colander; drain pasta over bell pepper. Combine pasta, bell pepper, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.


Draining the pasta over the bell pepper works great - it cooks the strips slightly before you toss them with the rest of the ingredients