Mediterranean Farfalle Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound farfalle pasta
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle and cook according to package directions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
3. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the olive mixture and toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle with the feta cheese and season with salt and pepper. Toss again and transfer to a serving dish.
5. Garnish with the parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Farfalle, also known as bowtie pasta, is believed to have originated in the Lombardy region of Italy.
• Kalamata olives are a variety of Greek black olives with a distinctive flavor.
• Sun-dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have been dried in the sun until they are leathery and intensely flavored.