Makaronia Me Feta Macaroni and Feta
Transform your weeknight dinner with the comforting simplicity of *Makaronia Me Feta*, a Greek-inspired macaroni and feta recipe that pairs velvety pasta with the tangy richness of crumbled feta cheese. This quick and satisfying dish highlights the Mediterranean flair of extra virgin olive oil, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley, creating a harmonious blend of flavors in just 25 minutes. The starchy pasta water transforms the feta into a luscious, creamy sauce that clings to every strand of al dente macaroni, while a sprinkle of parsley adds a fresh, vibrant finish. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy-to-make recipe serves up to four and can be garnished with extra feta or a drizzle of olive oil for added indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a comforting family meal or a dish to showcase simple, bold flavors, Makaronia Me Feta is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams macaroni pasta
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley.
Reserve 120 milliliters (about 1/2 cup) of the starchy pasta cooking water and then drain the cooked macaroni.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the drained macaroni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the olive oil and garlic mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and crumble the feta cheese over the pasta. Add the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time, stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that feta may already be salty.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta. Toss lightly to combine.
Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with additional crumbled feta and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3486 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.2 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
