Pasta with Spinach and Feta

4 from 1 vote

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

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.

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.

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