PENNE WITH GREEN OLIVES AND FETA

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Penne with Green Olives and Feta image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Spring     Summer     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large bunch greens (such as spinach, mustard greens, kale, or broccoli rabe; about 1 pound), thick stems removed, spinach left whole, other greens cut into 1-inch strips (about 10 cups packed)
12 ounces penne
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Mix parsley, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add greens and cook just until tender, 1 to 6 minutes, depending on type of greens. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer greens to colander to drain. Return water to boil. Add pasta and cook just until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot; add greens and 3 tablespoons oil and toss. Stir in olives, feta, and enough reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and serve.

Kamanzi Jonnan
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Eric Dominguez
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I highly recommend it!


Johanna Rooi
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


GullyBoy 07
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This is a great dish to make when you're short on time.


Chloe ellender
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this dish. The feta and lemon balance out the saltiness of the olives perfectly.


Labib Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper!


Christopher Rodriguez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Akeelah Stewart
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This dish is perfect for a vegetarian potluck.


Ik Inly
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I loved the combination of olives and feta, but I thought the pasta was a bit bland.


Racho
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


layni menard
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The flavors in this dish are amazing, but I found it to be a bit too oily. Next time, I'll use less olive oil.


Daisy Rosauro
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Linda Cooke
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This is the best pasta dish I've had in a long time! The briny olives, creamy feta, and tangy lemon come together perfectly.