Grecian Pasta
Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and flavorful Grecian Pasta recipe. Brimming with classic Greek-inspired ingredients like briny Kalamata olives, tangy sundried tomatoes, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this dish is a feast for the senses. Tender penne pasta is tossed with sautéed cherry tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, and fragrant garlic, then brightened with a zesty splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and wholesome meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it warm and garnished with extra feta for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with Mediterranean flavor and simple ingredients, this Grecian Pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Add the sundried tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Gently fold in the cooked pasta, ensuring it is evenly coated in the tomato mixture.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the feta cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley or feta if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1238 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
