Spaghetti with Spinach and Feta Cheese Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and creamy Spaghetti with Spinach and Feta Cheese Sauce! This quick, 30-minute dish combines tender spaghetti with a luscious, tangy sauce made from crumbled feta cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of lemon juice. Fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients, while sautéed garlic infuses the dish with savory depth. Perfectly balanced with a touch of seasoning, this recipe is both light and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. For an extra layer of indulgence, sprinkle grated parmesan on top before serving. Rich in flavor and easy to make, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams fresh spinach, chopped
- 150 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated (optional for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti 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 chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and heavy cream. Allow the mixture to heat through for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the feta begins to melt into the cream, creating a creamy sauce.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce, mixing to coat all the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove from heat and serve the spaghetti immediately. Optionally, top with grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.6 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.2 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 3751 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1512 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1502 mg | 32% | |
*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.
