Description
A comforting dish featuring vibrant spinach and creamy feta, this Quick Spinach Feta Pasta comes together in minutes, offering a delightful blend of flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pasta of Choice
- Fresh Spinach
- Feta Cheese
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Toasted Pine Nuts
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add your pasta, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about half a cup of that precious pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat a generous splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1–2 minutes or until it turns golden and releases its aromatic fragrance.
- Add Spinach: Toss the fresh spinach directly into the skillet. Stirring frequently, cook the leaves until they’re wilted and vibrant, which should take about 3–4 minutes.
- Incorporate Feta: Crumble the feta cheese into the skillet, stirring gently. Allow it to melt slightly, creating a creamy, dreamy sauce that envelops the spinach.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the medley, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to brighten the flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add your drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the spinach and feta mixture. If the pasta feels too thick, gently stir in your reserved pasta water until you reach the desired level of creaminess.
- Finish with Pine Nuts: Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the pasta, adding that coveted crunch and richness.
Notes
Make the sautéed spinach and feta mixture in advance and toss with fresh pasta when ready to serve. Add cherry tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg