Greek Feta Bows
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of Greek Feta Bows. This quick and easy pasta dish combines tender bow-tie pasta with briny kalamata olives, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and the subtle zest of fresh lemon juice. Tossed with baby spinach and a light garlic-infused olive oil sauce, each bite is rounded out with creamy, crumbled feta cheese for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Garnish with fresh parsley for a colorful flourish, and serve this Greek-inspired delight hot for a comforting and flavor-packed meal that feels like a trip to the Mediterranean coastline.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow-tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Add the kalamata olives, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Lower the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the lemon juice, stirring to create a light and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
Turn off the heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, allowing it to slightly melt into the dish.
Transfer the Greek Feta Bows to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 5118 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1638 mg | 35% | |
*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.
