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friday pasta special

Copycat Taziki’s Friday Pasta Special

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Keyword basil, Feta, Pasta, Tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 4 cup Arugula or Romaine Lettuce
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Juice From Lemon
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set to the side.

  2. Using a small blender combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, Pulse a few times to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. In a large mixing bowl combined the cooked pasta half of the vinaigrette dressing. Toss to coat the pasta.

  4. Serve pasta over the lettuce. Top with fresh tomatoes, feta, and basil. Drizzle additional vinaigrette on the top if desired.