Grecian Pasta
A nice light weeknight dish using tortellini pasta, fresh vegetables, homemade lemon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
- 2 bags frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 freshly squeezed lemon
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Vegetables - you can use whatever veggies you prefer. In this recipe we used zucchini and eggplant
- 1 bag spinach
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 cup kalamata olives
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
In a saute pan over medium heat add half of the olive oil and saute spinach until wilted. Add tomatoes and garlic and continue to saute until tomatoes are warmed. Set mixture aside.
Meanwhile, slice zucchini thinly using a mandolin. Brush both sides with olive oil and grill until tender. Grill the eggplant whole at the same time until soft. Once cooked, cut zucchini into bite size pieces and scrape out the inside of the eggplant, discarding the seeds.
Place drained tortellini in a large bowl, and add the grilled vegetables and spinach mixture.
In a small bowl, add the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Add dressing to the bowl of tortellini and gently mix. Top with chopped onion, feta cheese, basil and kalamata olives. This dish can be served warm or cold.
Keyword Dinner Ideas, eggplant, Feta Cheese, Greek, Greek Pasta, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian