Kalamata Olive, Tomato, and Cheese Melt

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Rotini pasta is tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, and peppers, topped with feta and Cheddar cheeses, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. Delicious.

Submitted by CINDYOWE
Published on March 21, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

  • ½ medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 20 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ⅔ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489 Calories
16g Fat
62g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 815mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 265mg 20%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 312mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.