Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Fettuccine
Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Fettuccine Recipe: A Delicious Pasta Dish
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish? Try our Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Fettuccine recipe! This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its rich and savory flavors, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Cooking Tips:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add the feta cheese and toss again.
- If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Appearance and Taste:
This Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Fettuccine dish is a beautiful combination of colors and textures. The bright red of the sun-dried tomatoes pops against the creamy white of the feta cheese and the golden yellow of the pasta. The dish has a rich and savory flavor, with a hint of spice from the red pepper flakes. The feta cheese adds a tangy and salty note that balances out the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. The pasta is perfectly cooked and coated in a light olive oil sauce that brings all the flavors together.
Type of Dish: Pasta Dish
Main Ingredients:
- Fettuccine pasta
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Feta cheese