15-Minute Mediterranean Pasta

We are always craving pasta around here! If you are a pasta lover, like us, then you are going to love this 15-Minute Mediterranean Pasta. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and the perfect plant-based dinner. This delicious pasta is simple, quick and packed with Mediterranean flavors.

Olive oil, tomatoes, black olives, basil and your favorite whole-grain pasta. Can you name a better combo?! This incredibly delicious Italian-inspired meal also happens to be vegan and quite healthy. And it takes minutes to prepare, so it’s ideal for busy weeknights. I used farro pasta (because I’m obsessed with it, it’s so good!), but feel free to use whole-wheat, spelt or your favorite gluten-free version.

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15-Minute Mediterranean Pasta

Simple, quick and packed with Mediterranean flavors! This delicious pasta is a real crowd-pleasing meal that also happens to be vegan, wholesome and can be made gluten-free. Best part is, you only need 9 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time!

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Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

PASTA:

• 2 servings of whole-grain pasta or GF pasta of choice - 6 ounces – 170 grams
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ small onion, thinly sliced – or use one small shallot
• 1 big garlic clove, minced
• ½ - 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered – depending on their size
• ¼ cup black olives, thinly sliced
• 5 big sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and finely chopped
• 6 big basil leaves, finely chopped
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

TO SERVE:

• Extra drizzle of olive oil
• Vegan parmesan*
• More fresh basil or cherry tomatoes

Instructions

 

• Cook the pasta according to instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chili flakes and a pinch of sea salt and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
• Add cherry tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes. Lower the heat and sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cooked pasta and stir to combine.
• Turn off the heat and add basil leaves, sea salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
• Serve immediately and top with vegan parmesan and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
• Enjoy!

Notes

*I think vegan parmesan is quite delicious in this recipe, but feel free to omit it. My recipe for vegan parmesan takes less than 2 minutes to make and it’s the perfect addition to this Mediterranean pasta.