Pasta with Spinach and Feta
Short pasta tossed with garlicky wilted spinach, lemon, and crumbled feta in a light sauce made with reserved pasta water.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to its package directions, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
Reserve about 240 ml of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
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Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili pepper and cook until fragrant without browning.
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Step 4
Add the spinach in batches and stir until fully wilted.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat. Add the drained pasta, lemon juice, black pepper, and 100 gr of the feta; toss until creamy, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time as needed.
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Step 6
Remove from the heat, scatter the remaining 50 gr of feta over the pasta, and serve promptly.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use refrigerated feta and clean utensils. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 3 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Cooked pasta, spinach, and feta can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature for too long.