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Heirloom Tomato–Basil Pasta with Olives and Feta Recipe
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Heirloom Tomato–Basil Pasta with Olives and Feta Recipe

9 ingredients 4 to 6 servings openrecipes

This dish epitomizes the laziness of summer: It's as simple as folding a handful of fresh ingredients into cooked pasta. Use the ripest tomatoes you can find...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

663
Calories
28g
Protein
35g
Fat
57g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound orecchiette pasta
  • 1 cup crumbled feta or ricotta salada for a less salty taste

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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