Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 200 g feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place feta cheese and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta, baked feta, cherry tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet. Toss until well combined and spinach wilts.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For creamier texture, toss pasta with a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake, sauté, toss
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg