Pasta With Greens and Feta
Pasta With Greens and Feta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta, fresh greens, and creamy feta cheese. This culinary delight is not only simple to prepare but also transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to impressive gatherings—this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup kale (stems removed, roughly chopped)
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving a bit of the cooking water.
- Sauté the greens: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and kale, cooking until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add feta: Crumble feta into the skillet with the greens and drizzle lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta with the greens mixture in the skillet, adding reserved cooking water as needed for creaminess.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute any greens you have on hand like arugula or Swiss chard. For added flavor, incorporate red pepper flakes or different cheeses such as goat cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of olive oil.