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Ideal Summery Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta

IDEAL SUMMERY PASTA WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND FETA
2 lbs. fresh tomatoes, cut into ½” pieces (remove seeds if you desire)
½ c. pitted black olives
¼ lb. crumbled feta cheese
1 small jar capers, drained
¼ c. chopped fresh parsley
Salt, black pepper
¾ lb. favorite pasta
Olive oil
3 T. minced garlic
- In large bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- In a medium skillet, drizzle olive oil to coat bottom and place over low heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked pasta and cooked garlic to the tomato mixture. Toss and taste for seasoning.
*You can sub mozzarella for the feta as well as herbs. You can add basil, tarragon, chives, etc. I also sometimes use the cherry tomatoes, halved.