Pasta with Spinach Feta and Olives
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Pasta with Spinach, Feta, and Olives—a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Perfectly cooked pasta is tossed with tender, garlicky spinach, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all brought together with a hint of zesty lemon juice and aromatic oregano. This quick 25-minute recipe is ideal for busy evenings, delivering a wholesome and satisfying meal packed with fresh ingredients. Customize it with your choice of pasta and finish it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of indulgence. Healthy, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, this pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 150 grams Fresh spinach
- 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 75 grams Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (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. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine with the spinach.
Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3504 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*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.
