Popeye Pasta with Feta Cheese
Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Popeye Pasta with Feta Cheese, a quick and healthy recipe brimming with vibrant flavors! Featuring tender spaghetti or linguine coated in a silky garlic-infused olive oil sauce, this dish is elevated by the addition of fresh, wilted baby spinach and tangy crumbled feta cheese. A touch of lemon zest and a hint of red chili flakes add a zesty kick, while a sprinkle of parmesan offers an optional indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed pasta is perfect for busy days when you crave a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Garnish with extra feta or parmesan for the ultimate finishing touch, and enjoy a dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams baby spinach
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 grams parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook following the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the spinach and toss everything together to combine.
Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time, tossing the pasta, until the mixture is coated lightly in a silky sauce.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, lemon zest, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper over the pasta. Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Plate the pasta and garnish with additional crumbled feta or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy and delicious Popeye Pasta with Feta Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 2694 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 916 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 5% | |
*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.
