Description
Indulge in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish with this Pasta with Spinach and Feta Cheese recipe. This flavorful pasta combines the richness of feta cheese with the freshness of spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, season, then mix in tomatoes and pasta.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in lemon zest, juice, and feta cheese; serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute baby kale or arugula for the spinach.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of cream or Greek yogurt before adding the feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
