Kalamata Olive, Tomato, and Cheese Melt

SUBMITTED BY: CINDYOWE 

"Rotini pasta is tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and peppers, topped with feta and Cheddar cheeses, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. Delicious."
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 20 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, jalapeno, and green bell pepper until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, wine, and kalamata olives. Simmer 15 minutes. Toss pasta with sauce until evenly coated. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Cheddar cheese.
  3. Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Set oven to broiler setting. Broil for 5 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and bubbly.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1 
Great-serve with Greek salad- MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2006 by Suzanne 
I really enjoyed this pasta dish and my husband said it was awesome. Based on outher reviews... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN 
This dish was fantastic! I wouldn't change a thing. The kalamata olives are what really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 21, 2006 by Rebecca V 
I thought this was okay as a side dish, but the kids thought it was boring. I think it needed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2004 by WEIRDMUSIC657 
I was a little wary of this recipe, as it seemed like a strange, fancy casserole. I'm glad my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 1, 2003 by SYRENREI 
I love Feta cheese and really wanted to try it in a recipe. Not only that, but I have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2004 by CAIRA01 
Good, but needs a little more flavor. Perhaps more cheese, tomatoes & olives would do the trick. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2003 by THETRAGFAN 
This recipe was delicious. The wine gave it a wonderful flavor but I think it could be left... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 29, 2008 by ICOOK4FUN 
This is one of our favorite recipes we have found on this site. I omit the jalapeno peppers,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2006 by TMoore 
I doubled this recipe to make for a large group. It was fine, but nothing special. Feta is not... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Kalamata Olive, Tomato, and Cheese Melt

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 486

  • Total Fat: 16.1g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 815mg
  • Total Carbs: 62g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g

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