Pasta Perfecta Cheap Summer Meals How to Enjoy on a Budget

Ingredients

• 350g (12 oz) dried pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100g (3.5oz) frozen peas, thawed
• 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 30ml (2 tablespoons) lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 50g (2oz) crumbled feta cheese (optional)