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Mediterranean Pasta recipe served on a plate, by Sandpiper

Jul 14 2026

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Mediterranean Pasta Recipe

Name: Sandpipers Mediterranean Pasta Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 cups Pasta (spaghetti or penne); 1 tbs Salt; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup Bell pepper, diced; 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup Olives (Kalamata or green), sliced; 2 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 4 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cups Olive oil; 2 tbs Lemon juice; 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

Inspired by Sandpiper

Time30m

Serves6

Pasta tossed with Mediterranean flavors.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

8 cups Pasta (spaghetti or penne)

1 tbs Celtic sea salt

Vegetables

2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup Bell pepper, diced

1 cup Red onion, finely chopped

1 cup Olives (Kalamata or green), sliced

2 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Herbs and Seasoning

4 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Dressing

1/2 cups olive oil

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

Method

Cooking the Pasta

Boil the Pasta

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes).

Drain and Rinse

Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the red onion and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add Tomatoes and Spinach

Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are slightly softened.

Incorporate Olives and Seasoning

Stir in the sliced olives, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Combining Ingredients

Combine Pasta and Vegetables

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss to combine everything well.

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the pasta and vegetable mixture.

Add Feta and Serve

Finally, add the crumbled feta cheese and toss everything again to distribute evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature.