Greek Feta Bows Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta for 6- 8 minutes or until tender but firm.
• Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet; cook garlic and oregano for about 30 seconds or just until garlic starts to brown.
• Add garlic mixture to pasta along with feta, tomatoes, parsley and olives; toss to coat, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to moisten.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cut or tear the pitta breads into chunks or triangles and put on a large baking tray. Drizzle over 1 tsp oil and scatter over half the oregano and some black pepper, then toss to combine. Arrange the pitta pieces in a single layer and bake for 10 mins until golden and crunchy.
• Remove the pitta chips from the tray, then add the onion wedges, beans and courgettes. Coat with the remaining oil and oregano, season and roast for 10 mins.
• Toss in the tomatoes and olives, then scatter the feta over the top. Roast for another 10 mins, until the veg is soft and the feta is starting to turn golden. Scatter the pitta chips over the top or around the side of the tray, and squeeze over the lemon wedges before serving half the traybake. Leave the rest of the traybake to cool for use in the lunchboxes, see tip below.

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lightly oil a medium baking dish.
• Stir the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the potatoes are evenly coated and pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes begin to brown, about 40 minutes.
• Season the potatoes with the oregano and mint.
• If the dish appears dry, pour another 1/4-1/2 cup water into the dish.
• Return to the oven and bake about 40 minutes more.
• Top with the crumbled feta cheese to serve.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook at a gentle boil until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the olives, cooking until they start to blister in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add in the garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, then let sit uncovered until the pasta is finished.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive mixture, the lemon juice and ¾ cup pasta water, and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated in a smooth, glossy sauce, adding more water if needed. Turn off the heat, stir in the feta and let it soften and melt slightly. Finish with a grind or two of black pepper and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately.