Ingredients

Salt and pepper

3/4 pound orecchiette

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound beefsteak tomatoes, diced medium

1 small garlic clove, mashed to a paste

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup fresh dill or mint

Preparation

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions, then add beans and cook until just tender. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Add pasta, beans, and half the feta and herbs; toss to combine and season. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sprinkle with remaining feta and herbs.