posted by Nikki 09-01-102 5:23 AM
Mostaccioli with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
1 (16-oz) pkg. mostaccioli or other pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbl. olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (7-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1/4 cup chopped, pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 cup water
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-oz) pkg. feta cheese (2 cups), divided
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion in oil until translucent. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add roasted red peppers, olives,
basil and tomato sauce mixture. Add black pepper to taste. Stir in about 2 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese. Toss cooked, drained pasta with sauce. Garnish each serving with some of the remaining feta cheese. Serve with a salad and crusty French bread.
6 to 8 servings. If desired, steamed broccoli, zucchini and/or thinly sliced carrots can be added to the sauce.