Penne with spinach and feta is a simple yet delicious pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of spinach, feta, and penne creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian dish or a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to please. With minimal ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time. So grab your favorite pasta pot and let's get cooking!
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PENNE WITH SPINACH SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
- Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 0 grams
SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE
I wanted a light sauce for pasta, so I cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It's a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. -Geralyn Sipos, Blandon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUKI'S SPINACH AND FETA PASTA
Spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms mingle with tangy feta cheese in this quick and easy dish for a summer night or anytime.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 655.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
PENNE WITH SPINACH AND FETA
Make and share this Penne With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter with 2 tblsps oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add pine nuts and garlic and saute until pine nuts are light brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and tomatoes and saute until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Place penne in large serving bowl.
- Add remaining 4 tblsps olive oil to pasta and toss to coat.
- Pour spinach-nut mixture over and toss to coat.
- Add feta.
- Season with salt and pepper (careful with the salt!) and toss thoroughly.
- Serve immediately.
SPINACH-FETA PENNE WITH PINE NUTS
I developed this recipe after having something similar at an Italian restaurant. My husband loves it! The pine nuts really add a special element of flavor. Adjust the amount of feta cheese to your own tastes; I happen to like a lot in this dish.
Provided by HollyJane
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
- As pasta is cooking, toast pine nuts lightly in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove pine nuts from heat when lightly browned, after about 1-2 minutes.
- Set aside pine nuts.
- Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or wok.
- Add garlic and saute over medium heat for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let garlic brown.
- Stir in cooked pasta.
- Stir in feta and Parmesan cheese and cook for a 2-3 minutes, until feta cheese just starts to melt and pasta and cheese is thoroughly heated through.
- Stir in spinach and continue to heat until spinach barely starts to wilt.
- Take pasta off heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts.
- Transfer to serving dish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.6, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 992.4, Carbohydrate 97.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27
PENNE WITH SPINACH, FETA, AND OLIVES
Substitute with ziti, rigatoni, or any other medium-sized pasta; use other types of olives instead of kalamatas for a less intense flavor.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pasta, spinach, olives, capers, and cheese; toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.1 calories, Carbohydrate 87.8 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 612.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PENNE WITH TOMATO, SPINACH AND FETA SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to boil for penne.
- Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
- Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it softens.
- Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
- Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
- Cook the penne according to package directions.
- Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
- Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
- In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 804, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 662 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
SPINACH PENNE SALAD
This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts if you want to add a protein. Slice and add to the salad. -Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed spinach and chopped feta cheese.
- For a more flavorful dish, use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half and half.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Conclusion:
This penne with spinach and feta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The creamy sauce and tangy feta cheese pair perfectly with the tender spinach and penne pasta. This dish is sure to please the whole family and is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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