pasta with arugula, sun dried tomatoes and feta


Posted on July 1, 2011 , , ,
When I was looking for great 3 in 3 recipes to try with our new Bona Chia™ this classic came up. Would be perfect with any of our pastas, but can't wait to try it with our new flavors.

  • Prep Time :
    3 min
  • Cook Time :
    3 min
  • Ready Time :
    6 min
  • Servings :
    4 as main dish, 8 as side dish

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of Al Dente Pasta, any flavor
  • jar sun dried tomatoes, already in slivers, packed in oil
  • 1 package baby arugula, prewashed
  • 6 oz. crumbled feta
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sprinkle of toasted walnuts, garnish

Directions

Put a large pot of salted water on stove. While waiting for water to come to a boil, put sun dried tomatoes and olive oil in a large serving bowl.  Cook pasta for 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain pasta and toss with sun dried tomatoes, arugula and a little of the hot cooking water. Sprinkle with the feta. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts as an optional garnish.  Season with salt and pepper.