Mediterranean Pasta
Mediterranean Pasta pairs tender linguine with juicy chicken, crisp bacon, briny olives, and artichoke hearts simmered in tomatoes and rosemary. Salty pops of feta bring tang and richness, making each bite savory and bright. Serve it warm for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt. Stir the chicken with the bacon in a large skillet or saucepan.
- 4
Add the tomatoes and rosemary, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the feta cheese, olives, and artichoke hearts, and cook until heated through.
- 6
Toss with the freshly cooked pasta and serve warm. Garnish with extra feta if desired.
- Calories 505.26 kcal High 25%
- Protein 41.71 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 55.42 g 20%
- Total Fat 13.6 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.82 mg High 29%
- Sodium 880.81 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 4.89 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 126.56 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 307.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 107.62 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 8.98 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Bacon, Black Olives, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 505.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Bacon, Black Olives, Chicken Breast, Crumbled Feta Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 505.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Pasta healthy?
- Mediterranean Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 505.26 calories and 41.71 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 880.81 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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