Tender pasta tossed with crumbled feta, wilted spinach, and a creamy sauce made from pasta water. A simple, satisfying Mediterranean dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 ounces dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
→ Dairy
02 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 - 5 ounces baby spinach, washed
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
08 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring continuously, until completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the mixture.
05 - Pour 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water into the skillet. Toss all ingredients together vigorously until the feta melts slightly and forms a creamy sauce, adding additional pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Season the dish with black pepper, chili flakes, and salt to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
07 - Transfer to serving dishes immediately. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs if desired.
