Technicolor pasta

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1/2 package whole-wheat penne pasta

• 2 cups water

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• 2 leaves Swiss chard, chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped

• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (red, orange, or yellow)

• 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped

• 1 handful black olives, pitted and chopped

• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

• Cook the penne pasta in 2 cups of water according to package directions. Save 1 cup of water for later.

• Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet, then sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Mix in the chard, mushrooms, and bell pepper, stirring for another 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and oregano along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Cover and increase the heat, simmering for 2 minutes.

• Remove the skillet from heat and add the cooked pasta, olives, and feta cheese. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If a more liquid consistency is desired, add the remaining pasta water. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 384 cal

• Total fat: 17g

• Saturated fat: 0g

• Monounsaturated fat: 0g

• Cholesterol: 10mg

• Sodium: 706mg

• Potassium: 0mg

• Carbohydrate: 47g

• Fiber: 9g

• Protein: 16g