Name: This Pasta Tastes Like Spanakopita, and It's Ready in Just 25 Minutes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 1/2 cups (1/2 a 5-ounce package) baby spinach, rinsed and spun dry; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces feta cheese, divided; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pound penne pasta; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions

This Pasta Tastes Like Spanakopita, and It's Ready in Just 25 Minutes

This easy spinach-feta pasta recipe is inspired by the flavors of spanakopita, including grassy spinach, bright lemon and garlic, and creamy, salty feta. It’s ready in just 25 minutes and can be served warm or chilled.

25 min total 15 min prep 10 min cook 6 313 cal

Instructions

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1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
2 Meanwhile, add the garlic cloves to a food processor and process until minced. Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl and add the spinach, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the feta, reserving the rest. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl again, add the olive oil and lemon juice, and process until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
3 Transfer the drained pasta back to the pot. Add the tomatoes and onions, and crumble in the remaining feta in larger chunks. Scrape the spinach mixture over the pasta and toss well to mix. Serve immediately. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!