Pasta Pesto and Feta Toss
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Pasta Pesto and Feta Toss! Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this quick and easy recipe brings together tender pasta, creamy basil pesto, and tangy crumbled feta cheese for a dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes and baby spinach add a pop of color and nutrition, while toasted pine nuts (optional) lend a delightful crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is a perfect choice for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Whether you’re a pasta lover or seeking a vegetarian dish that impresses, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 150 grams Basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 150 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 grams Baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 50 grams Pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Add the basil pesto to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and tomatoes. If the sauce appears too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until they wilt slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
Transfer the pasta to serving plates or a large serving bowl. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pasta Pesto and Feta Toss!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.0 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 4909 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.1 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.0 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1114 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*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.
