Amazing Greek Pasta

Jan

Pasta night! Pasta is definitely something that is hard to give up when you are dieting or wanting to cut back the carbs. Why give it up? Just make it healthier! Choose your pasta wisely over just have the sauce over something else like chicken in strips. Try out this Greek pasta tonight!

INGREDIENTS

1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can organic Italian diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
crumbled Feta or grated Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil over medium high heat until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, olives, vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).

2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, time permitting. Serve over pasta, fish, or chicken, and top with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Posted by Sabriena at 10:21

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