Pasta with Spinach and Feta
Servings: 4
Calories: 484kcal
This vibrant dish combines the freshness of spinach, the richness of feta cheese, and the comforting satisfaction of perfectly cooked pasta. With each bite, you'll experience a symphony of tastes that will transport you to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast.
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Ingredients
- ½ box or bag penne pasta
- 5 Roma tomatoes, chopped, large
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 1 tablespoon to 1/2 cup crumbled bacon optional, to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pan according to package directions.
- In a large skillet or pasta pan after pasta is done, warm tomatoes, bacon, and onion, if desired.
- Add spinach, seasoning, and pasta.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
In place of the Greek seasoning, I have used a variety of mixtures. Any combination of spices you enjoy will work and add flavor. I have used Chinese Five Spice, McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning, McCormick Montreal Chicken Seasoning.
When I didn’t have Feta Cheese I have substituted cheddar, Mexican mix, or none. Comments:
Spinach will be slightly cooked, but nothing like what the stuff in the can looks and tastes like. We won’t touch the canned stuff , but enjoy this. By adding the onions and other vegetables I might have in the crisper drawer (zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, whatever) and cutting the pasta in half, this makes a great way to get lots of vegetables on the plate.
In place of the Greek seasoning, I have used a variety of mixtures. Any combination of spices you enjoy will work and add flavor. I have used Chinese Five Spice, McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning, McCormick Montreal Chicken Seasoning.
When I didn’t have Feta Cheese I have substituted cheddar, Mexican mix, or none. Comments:
Spinach will be slightly cooked, but nothing like what the stuff in the can looks and tastes like. We won’t touch the canned stuff , but enjoy this. By adding the onions and other vegetables I might have in the crisper drawer (zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, whatever) and cutting the pasta in half, this makes a great way to get lots of vegetables on the plate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2882IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg
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