Pasta With Kalamata Olive Tapenade Feta And Chopped Tomato Food

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE, FETA, AND CHOPPED TOMATO

Steps:

• Bring a lg. pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta to the water, and cook until al dente, following the suggested cooking time on the box.
• While the pasta cooks, put the olives, olive oil, garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and oregano in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Turning the machine on and off rapidly, pulse the ingredients a few times, then scrape down the work bowl, and process continuously until the mixture forms a coarse but uniform paste.
• As soon as the pasta is done, drain it, and immediately toss with the tapenade, and 1/2 of the Feta and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
• Top with the remaining Feta and tomatoes, and serve immediately.

KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the cherry tomatoes. Pulse until all ingredients are well combined. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Very gently, with a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from each half. Place a teaspoonful of the tapenade in each tomato half. Garnish with chervil.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of starchy pasta water before draining.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan and saute the red onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
• When the onion has softened a bit, stir in the garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil and red chilli flakes, then add the chopped tomatoes.
• Allow the sauce to simmer for a minute, then stir in the fresh parsley, Kalamata olives and artichokes.
• Add a dash of pasta water if the sauce looks too thick, and then stir in the feta cheese. Add the cooked linguine to the pan and toss gently until they're well covered in sauce.
• Sprinkle the fresh basil on top, season with freshly ground black pepper, divide into bowls and serve immediately.

PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND ROASTED GRAPE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F Combine tomatoes, oil, garlic,.
• vinegar, and crushed red pepper in 13x9x2- inch glass baking dish (I think you can use any baking dish!). Season to taste with pepper and a tiny bit of salt. Roast until tomatoes are tender and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in oregano. (Can be made several hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Later, preheat oven to 375 and reheat for 10 minutes while pasta is cooking.).
• Measure and get ready capers, olives, and feta cheese. Rinse both capers and feta cheese to remove excess salt. Gently pat dry. Toast pine nuts for just a few minutes in a 300 oven - if using (Nuts can be toasted earlier in the day too! ) Watch the nuts as they toast so they don't burn - this happens very quickly.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return to pot. Add tomato mixture, olives, and capers. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add feta and stir until melted and creamy, about 2 minutes. Divide pasta among plates; sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

CHERRY TOMATO AND KALAMATA OLIVE PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta.
• In a medium bowl add halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper, set aside.
• Add garlic and olive oil to a medium skillet and saute on low heat until garlic is translucent and soft but not brown, about 4 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium low, add tomato and olive mixture and saute 1- 3 minutes just until the tomatoes begin to release their juices, tomatoes should be hot but still firm, be careful not to overcook them.
• Drain pasta when Al Dente and return to pan, toss with fresh chopped parsley.
• Mix in the tomato and olive mixture gently.
• Add parmesan cheese and toss gently, serve hot.