Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Feta Cheese Recipe

Greek Kalamata olives are rich and fruity, and make this Mediterranean-style recipe truly decadent. This recipe can be a main course for 2, or a side for 4.

Ingredients
1/2 pound pasta, uncooked
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup piquillo peppers, cut into stips
10 kalamata olives, chopped
1 tsp fresh oregano
1/4 tsp espelette red pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 oz feta cheese*, crumbled (1 cup)

Directions
1. Cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water until pasta is al dente - about 9 minutes, depending on the pasta.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large saute skillet. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add garlic and saute until translucent but not browned. About 2 minutes. Stir in olives, piquillo peppers, oregano, espelette red pepper, and black pepper.

3. Drain pasta and add to pepper mixture. Add feta cheese and toss well. Serve immediately.

serves 2-4