This is a simple yet very tasty main dish that is aptly named because
the list of ingredients is very flexible—basically, you build the recipe to
suit your tastes. The example below is
one of my favorites:
INGREDIENTS
8 oz (dry weight) of angel hair pasta, broken into half
4 oz feta cheese, cut into small cubes
4 to 6 oz tomato paste
Small jar of sun dried tomatoes, in oil
Olives—pitted black, medium size, cut in halves
Two medium onions
One or two bell peppers—red and green for color
Italian herb seasoning
PROCEDURE
·
Prepare the pasta as per package directions;
when done, drain, cover, and set aside
·
Chop the onions and peppers into bite sized
pieces
·
Put enough olive oil a cast iron skilled to
cover the bottom about 1/8 inch deep, and put
the onions and peppers to
cook with medium heat until they show a bit of brown on
the edges
·
Add the sun dried tomatoes, with the oil that
they are packed in, and cook for 3-4 minutes
under low heat
·
Add the pasta, the tomato paste, and the chopped
olives, along with one to two teaspoons of
the Italian herb seasoning, and
mix thoroughly, while cooking over low heat for about
five minutes; stir every minute
·
Add the chopped feta cheese just before serving;
mix in
·
If desired, top with dried dill or grated
parmesan or asiago cheese
ENJOY!
Note—I often add small pieces of sautéed shrimp or chicken to the
recipe just before adding the feta
This can be made with almost any kind of cheese. I like the feta
because it gives some kick to the rest of the ingredients. The sun dried tomatoes are a key ingredient;
they provide a lot of flavor.
Other ingredients could be chopped artichokes, sautéed mushrooms, or
pine nuts.
Whenever I make this dish, I scour the refrigerator to use up whatever
leftovers can contribute interesting flavors to this dish.
Serves at least six people generously.
