Middle Eastern Tomato Feta Pasta
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RecipesOctober 2026Serves 4

Middle Eastern Tomato Feta Pasta

This pasta leans on tomato paste, paprika and cumin for depth, and lets the starchy pasta water bring the sauce together. The feta and parsley go on at the end, off the heat.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

01

Cook the pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

02

Sauté the garlic

Heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.

03

Build the sauce

Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

04

Season

Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

05

Toss the pasta

Add pasta and a little pasta water. Toss until coated.

06

Top & serve

Top with feta and fresh parsley. Serve warm.

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