Spinach and Feta Pasta with Olives
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach and Feta Pasta with Olives! This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines tender pasta with a luscious blend of sautéed garlic, wilted spinach, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. The addition of briny Kalamata olives and a hint of red pepper flakes creates a perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it as a satisfying vegetarian main or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal. Don’t forget the optional garnish of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness! Perfect for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, this dish is a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious way to transform simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne or fusilli works best)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pasta water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine the pasta with the spinach mixture.
Pour in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to create a light sauce and help everything come together.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives, gently folding them into the pasta.
Cook for 1-2 minutes more until the feta begins to soften slightly.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach and Feta Pasta with Olives!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5895 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1619 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2513 mg | 53% | |
*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.
