Mediterranean Pasta Burrito Bowl with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This Mediterranean Pasta Burrito Bowl with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. It's made with whole wheat pasta, zucchini, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and olive oil. Simply cook the pasta according to package directions, then heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and oregano to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Cook until the pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the feta cheese and serve immediately.

This recipe was inspired by my travels through the Mediterranean. I was particularly taken with the flavors of Greece, Italy, and Spain. I wanted to create a dish that would capture the essence of these cuisines, so I came up with this Mediterranean Pasta Burrito Bowl. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. The whole wheat pasta provides a hearty base, while the zucchini, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness and acidity. The kalamata olives and feta cheese add a salty and tangy flavor. And the olive oil and oregano bring everything together with a rich and aromatic flavor.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat pasta
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and oregano to the skillet.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
6. Cook until the pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the feta cheese.
8. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of whole wheat pasta, zucchini, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and olive oil creates a delicious and satisfying meal.
• The pasta provides a hearty base, while the vegetables add sweetness and acidity.
• The kalamata olives and feta cheese add a salty and tangy flavor.
• The olive oil and oregano bring everything together with a rich and aromatic flavor.
• This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
• It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.