Wholewheat Fusilli with Marinated Feta by @cuisinovia

1h15
Medium

6 servings

๐Ÿ…

600 g

Cherry Tomatoes

๐Ÿซ’

120 ml

Olive Oil

๐Ÿซ‘

1 medium

Red Bell Pepper

๐Ÿง…

1 medium

Onion

๐Ÿงˆ

15 g

Unsalted Butter

๐Ÿง„

3

Garlic Cloves

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

3.8 ml

Chilli Flakes

๐Ÿฅซ

15 ml

Tomato Paste

๐Ÿท

130 ml

White Wine

๐Ÿ…

200 ml

Tomato Passata

๐Ÿ

500 g

Wholewheat Fusilli

๐ŸงŠ

1

Pasta Stock Cube

๐Ÿซ’

60 g

Black Olives

๐ŸŒฐ

70 g

Pine Nuts

๐Ÿง€

100 g

Parmesan Cheese

๐ŸŒฟ

10 g

Basil Leaves

๐Ÿง€

200 g

Feta Cheese

๐Ÿง‚

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

๐ŸŒฟ

5 ml

Fresh Thyme

๐ŸŒฟ

5 ml

Fresh Rosemary

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

0.38 tsp

Chilli Flakes

๐Ÿซ’

Olive Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/21

    Combine the feta cheese, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes in a jar.

    feta cheese
    black pepper
    fresh thyme
    fresh rosemary
    chilli flakes
    ๐Ÿซ™jar with lid
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  2. Step 2/21

    Pour in enough olive oil to completely cover the feta mixture, then seal the jar.

    olive oil
    feta cheese
    ๐Ÿซ™jar with lid
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  3. Step 3/21

    Refrigerate the marinated feta for at least 15 minutes or for up to 1 week.

    feta cheese
    ๐Ÿซ™jar with lid
  4. Step 4/21

    Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC fan (356ยฐF fan).

  5. Step 5/21

    Place the 600 g cherry tomatoes in a baking pan and drizzle with 30 ml olive oil.

    cherry tomatoes
    olive oil
    ๐Ÿฑbaking pan
    ๐Ÿงชmeasuring jug
  6. Step 6/21

    Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper, then roast for 15 minutes.

    cherry tomatoes
    salt
    black pepper
    ๐Ÿฑbaking pan
  7. Step 7/21

    Add the sliced red bell pepper and sliced red or yellow onion to the baking pan.

    red bell pepper
    red or yellow onion
    ๐Ÿฑbaking pan
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  8. Step 8/21

    Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining 30 ml olive oil, then roast for 35 to 40 minutes until charred and tender.

    olive oil
    cherry tomatoes
    red bell pepper
    red or yellow onion
    ๐Ÿฑbaking pan
    ๐Ÿงชmeasuring jug
  9. Step 9/21

    Melt the unsalted butter with 30 ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    unsalted butter
    olive oil
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  10. Step 10/21

    Add the sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes, then cook until the garlic is golden.

    garlic cloves
    chilli flakes
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  11. Step 11/21

    Stir the tomato paste into the garlic oil and cook for 1 minute.

    tomato paste
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  12. Step 12/21

    Pour the white wine into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute to evaporate the alcohol.

    white wine
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿงชmeasuring jug
  13. Step 13/21

    Add the tomato passata and season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

    tomato passata
    salt
    black pepper
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿงชmeasuring jug
  14. Step 14/21

    Simmer the tomato sauce for 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

    tomato passata
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  15. Step 15/21

    Bring plenty of salted water to a boil in a large pot and dissolve the pasta stock cube in it.

    salt
    pasta stock cube
    ๐Ÿฅ˜large pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  16. Step 16/21

    Cook the 500 g wholewheat fusilli for 9 minutes, or 1 minute less than the package instructions.

    wholewheat fusilli
    ๐Ÿฅ˜large pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  17. Step 17/21

    Transfer the roasted vegetables and all pan juices to the tomato sauce, then stir in the black olives.

    cherry tomatoes
    red bell pepper
    red or yellow onion
    black olives
    ๐Ÿฑbaking pan
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  18. Step 18/21

    Reserve 60 ml pasta cooking water, then drain the wholewheat fusilli in a colander.

    wholewheat fusilli
    pasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿฅ˜large pot
    ๐Ÿซ—colander
    ๐Ÿงชmeasuring jug
  19. Step 19/21

    Add the drained wholewheat fusilli and 60 ml pasta cooking water to the skillet.

    wholewheat fusilli
    pasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  20. Step 20/21

    Add the grated parmesan cheese and toss over moderate heat until the pasta is cooked and the sauce is creamy.

    parmesan cheese
    wholewheat fusilli
    ๐Ÿณlarge skillet
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
  21. Step 21/21

    Serve the pasta topped with chopped basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and marinated feta cheese.

    basil leaves
    pine nuts
    feta cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ„mixing spoon
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Dairy, Herbs and Spices, Condiments, Alcoholic Beverages, Grains, Pasta, Seasonings, Fruits, Nuts and Seeds

Ingredients

Cherry tomatoes, Olive oil, Red bell pepper, Onion, Unsalted butter, Garlic cloves, Chilli flakes, Tomato paste, White wine, Tomato passata, Wholewheat fusilli, Pasta stock cube, Black olives, Pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, Basil leaves, Feta cheese, Black pepper, Fresh thyme, Fresh rosemary

Allergens

Milk, Sulfites, Gluten, Wheat, Tree Nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Mediterranean diet, High-fiber

Calories

830 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 95g, Dietary fiber: 13g, Total fat: 39g, Saturated fat: 12g, Sugars: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 520mg, Iron: 5.1mg, Potassium: 890mg, Sodium: 980mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 210ยตg, Vitamin C: 92mg, Vitamin K: 35ยตg, Folate: 72ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

55 minutes

Overall

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

21 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking pan, large skillet, large pot, mixing spoon, colander, jar with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug

Appliances

oven, stovetop, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish, Salad

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Packed Lunch, Meal Prep, Picnic

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Italian-inspired, Cypriot-inspired

Geographic

Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Juicy, Chewy, Crunchy, Crumbly

Flavors

Savory, Tomato-rich, Sweet, Tangy, Salty, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Spicy, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave dairy-containing pasta out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container at 4ยฐC or below,Store marinated feta submerged in olive oil,Keep feta refrigerated for up to 1 week), freezer : 30 days (Freeze pasta without basil, pine nuts, and feta for best texture,Use a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)