Ingredients
- 18 oz package linguine pasta
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast half - cooked and diced
- salt to taste
- 1 can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2/3 cup pitted black olives
- 1 can artichoke hearts - drained
If Mediterranean pasta were a movie, it would be a period piece featuring spies and femme fatale characters. Mediterranean pasta is quintessentially what is best about the regional flavors. Artichoke and olive also star in this blockbuster. The artichoke and olive pair off in a quietly thrilling battle to your mouths delight. With a supporting cast of juicy chicken breast, feta cheese, and the people’s choice nominee – bacon! This dish is simple but dangerously good.
Health Benefits
Olives, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, have numerous health benefits. Perhaps the most important health benefit is their ability to relieve pain and inflammation in your joints and muscles. They have also been shown to relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis and gout. Olives also contain a chemical component called Oleuropein. Which functions as an antimicrobial and antibacterial agent for the body. While healthy, olives may have a side-effect; they contain an allergen that may cause a reaction, so be careful!
Nutrition
Per Serving:
Total Fat: 26.6g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 111mg
Sodium: 911mg
Potassium: 487mg
Total Carbohydrates: 50.8g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Protein: 45.3g
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How to Make Mediterranean Pasta
Trivia 2,000 varieties of olives are grown across the world |
