Farfalle with feta, olives and golden raisins

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupThinly sliced small red onions
1cupSlivered red or yellow bell pepper
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
28ouncesDiced Italian tomatoes with juice; (1 can)
cupSliced Nicoise or Kalamata olives
½cupGolden raisins
½cupDry white wine
2tablespoonsDrained capers
3tablespoonsMinced fresh basil
(or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
1teaspoonSeeded and minced serrano chile
(or 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes)
Kosher salt; to taste
Freshly ground black pepper; to taste
½poundsFarfalle or other shaped dry pasta
¼cupMinced fresh parsley
½cupCrumbled feta cheese

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in large saute pan. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic and saute until the vegetables are soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives, raisins, wine, capers, basil and serrano. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente. Drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and parsley. Top with the sauce and feta and serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe Source: COOKING RIGHT with John Ash From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CR-9616 broadcast 07-18-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@...

08-06-1996

Recipe by: John Ash

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