Penne With Greek-Style Tomato Sauce

Health score
24%
Penne With Greek-Style Tomato Sauce
50 min.
8
369kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey to the heart of Mediterranean flavors with this exquisite Penne with Greek-Style Tomato Sauce. This delectable dish, perfect for a side, antipasti, starter, or snack, offers a harmonious blend of vibrant tastes and textures. With an enticing 369 kcal per serving, it's a feast for your palate without the guilt. The recipe, which serves 8, is a breeze to whip up in just 50 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both casual gatherings and sophisticated dinners.

At the core of this recipe's allure is its unique combination of ingredients. The star of the show, penne pasta, is cooked to al dente perfection and then generously coated in a rich, homemade Greek-style tomato sauce. This sauce is where the magic happens, infused with the essence of fresh basil, parsley, and a hint of red wine vinegar, it brings a refreshing zest to the dish. The addition of marinated artichoke hearts and sliced ripe black olives introduces a delightful Mediterranean twist, while the crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, tangy depth that balances the sweetness of the tomatoes.

To elevate this dish to a gourmet experience, a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper, a pinch of salt, and a touch of sugar are carefully calibrated to enhance every bite. The pièce de résistance is the Greek seasoning, which, if you're following the chef's recommendation, Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, adds an authentic, aromatic flair that's hard to resist.

Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with this Penne with Greek-Style Tomato Sauce. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of the Mediterranean spirit, right at your table.

Ingredients

  • 3.8 ounce olives black ripe drained sliced canned
  • ounce feta cheese divided crumbled
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • 12 ounce marinated artichoke drained chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons penzey's southwest seasoning 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • pounds tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place first 4 ingredients and half of crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together olive oil and next 7 ingredients.
  3. Pour over tomato mixture; stir to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large Dutch oven; drain. Return pasta to Dutch oven.
  5. Pour tomato mixture over hot cooked pasta, and toss to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining half of crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein10.07%
Fat45.69%
Carbs44.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.26
Glycemic Load
14.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.700869544693%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.77mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
1.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.47kcal
18.47%
Fat:18.88g
29.05%
Saturated Fat:4g
24.99%
Carbohydrates:41.14g
13.71%
Net Carbohydrates:36.43g
13.25%
Sugar:5.27g
5.86%
Cholesterol:12.62mg
4.21%
Sodium:616.2mg
26.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.36g
18.72%
Vitamin K:49.73µg
47.36%
Selenium:29.21µg
41.73%
Vitamin A:1656.05IU
33.12%
Vitamin C:26.72mg
32.38%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.43%
Fiber:4.71g
18.82%
Vitamin E:2.75mg
18.36%
Phosphorus:160.52mg
16.05%
Calcium:131.24mg
13.12%
Potassium:414.48mg
11.84%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.63%
Copper:0.23mg
11.32%
Magnesium:44.43mg
11.11%
Iron:1.99mg
11.06%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.53%
Folate:37.06µg
9.27%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.48%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.33%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.36%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.45%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Source:My Recipes