Making just regular pasta can get boring after a while. This recipe adds some unique flavors to penne that turn it from unoriginal to inspiring. Parmesan and Romano are common cheeses of choice with pasta, but we've changed it up by choosing feta instead.
The use of feta in this recipe will give your pasta dish a Greek flair, which will surely catch the attention of anyone who eats it! While we expect that you'll make this recipe for just your family, it can also work as a potluck dish or similar. If you're using it for that purpose, make sure to increase the recipe as needed.
We recommend serving this pasta dish with warm Italian bread or buttered rolls. You can buy either from virtually any grocery store, keeping this dish easy. If you want, of course, you can always try making your own Italian bread or rolls! Few things beat the smell of baking bread in your home.
One final great characteristic of this recipe is that it's so easy to make. With just four steps from start to finish, you can have dinner ready in no time at all. For parents who just want to get dinner finished so they can relax, this one's for you.
Fast Fresh Penne with Feta
Ingredients:
6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking sauté mushrooms in oil in a large skillet for 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
3. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in the cheese, heat through.
4. Serve with warm buttered Italian bread or rolls. Makes 4 servings.
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