Rustic Pasta

I originally shared this on my other blog, hence the photo tag.  Enjoy!
Rustic Pasta
Thin spaghetti or fettuccine noodles
3-4 cloves minced garlic
Olive oil
Fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers
2 handfuls fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 container feta cheese
Pine Nuts
Parmesan Cheese



Start water to boil for pasta. While the pasta cooks, roughly chop your tomatoes, roasted red peppers and basil. Set basil aside. (I used 6 campari tomatoes, but you can use whatever kind you like. I've used my garden tomatoes and cherry tomatoes before.) In a large skillet, saute minced garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and peppers and cover. Simmer on low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until cooked down slightly. The tomatoes should still hold their shape. In a large bowl, toss cooked and drained pasta with tomato mixture, basil and feta cheese. Top each serving of pasta with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

Edited to add: You can also top this with strips of grilled chicken if you like. We have done this before and it really helps to fill it out as a full meal.