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Spaghetti wTomatoes,Olives, Garlic, Feta




Source of Recipe


Source: Quick from Scratch - Pasta


List of Ingredients




1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 3), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup Kalamata or other black olives, pitted

1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled

3 tablespoons drained capers

3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

3/4 pound spaghetti

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced



Recipe



In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper.


In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain.


Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan, heat the olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and the garlic oil to the tomato mixture and toss.


VARIATIONS


SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, GARLIC, AND MOZZARELLA


Use 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, in place of the feta.


SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, GARLIC, FETA, AND FRESH HERBS


Use 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 3 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon and chives, in place of the parsley.