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This is why it's good to have pesto and cherry tomatoes ready and available. You can whip up a delicious dine in minutes! With leftovers that can become a wonderful cold salad. Enjoy :)
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dry pasta | 1½ cups |
| Pesto | ⅓ to ½ cup total |
| Sliced black olives | ¼ cup, drained |
| Feta | ⅓ to ½ cup, crumbled |
| Cherry tomatoes | 1 cup, halved |
| Lemon juice | 1 to 2 teaspoons |
| Olive oil | 1 to 2 teaspoons |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Basil/parsley | optional |
Method
- Cook 1½ cups dry pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Drain pasta.
- While still warm, toss pasta with:
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Add:
- ¼ cup olives
- ⅓ to ½ cup feta
- 1 cup tomatoes
- Add more pesto, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it tastes right. You may not need the full ⅓ to ½ cup.
- Finish with black pepper, and more lemon juice if needed.
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