GREEK PENNE

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Here's an easy dish that always gets compliments. The feta cheese and pine nuts give this pasta its Greek nature. I've reduced the fat by mixing in fat-free cottage cheese.

Provided by Dedee Royale

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces penne pasta
5 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, add 3 teaspoons of the olive oil and heat gently.
  • Add onion, garlic and pine nuts and cook till onions are translucent.
  • Stir in drained spinach, tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add wine and water. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, blend feta cheese and cottage cheese with a pastry blender.
  • Place drained pasta into skillet and heat, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss.
  • Add cheese mixture, spinach mixture, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and toss again.
  • Heat for about 2 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately into plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Kamal Miya
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This dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Majwega Ann
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The pasta was overcooked.


Na Apon
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Donald praiz
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this dish was actually really good.


Pappu Miah
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nitah_Sun
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.


[email protected] Khadka
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Mehwish Panjwani
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The feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes gave this dish a really nice flavor.


Almass Alhelli
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I was surprised at how easy this dish was to make. It only took about 30 minutes from start to finish.


MD Milon Sarkar
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was also a nice change from my usual pasta dishes.


Melissa Mascaro
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I love Greek food, and this penne dish did not disappoint. It was flavorful and easy to make.


Landon Xiong
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This Greek penne dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


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