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Mediterranean Pasta Bake
A hearty and flavorful pasta bake inspired by the Mediterranean. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ● pasta (1 pound)penne or similar shape
- ● homestyle tomato sauce (2 cups)homemade or store-bought
- ● feta cheese (1 cup, crumbled)Greek or similar type
- ● kalamata olives (1 cup, sliced)pitted and sliced
- ● artichoke hearts (1 cup, canned)drained and chopped
- ● garlic (3 cloves)minced
- ● fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)optional
- ● salt and pepperto taste
- ● grated mozzarella cheese (1 cup)optional
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the artichoke hearts, olives, and feta cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Combine the cooked pasta, sauce mixture, and chopped parsley (if using) in a large bowl.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 8
If using mozzarella cheese, sprinkle on top of the pasta mixture.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!