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Summer Cherry Tomato and Feta Pasta

This pasta dish is made by cooking and tossing tender pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, crumbled feta, and sautéed garlic. The ingredients combine to create a vibrant, textured dish with bright tomato juices, creamy feta, and wilted greens, finished in a single skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice preferably long pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or large frying pan
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pour olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, with a gentle sizzle and aroma filling the kitchen.
  3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices, about 3-4 minutes. The tomatoes should look translucent and start to burst.
  4. Stir in the cooked pasta directly into the tomato and garlic mixture, tossing gently to coat the noodles evenly with the juices and flavors.
  5. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted and vibrant green, about 1-2 minutes. The greens should appear soft and slightly reduced in size.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the pasta mixture, folding it in gently so it begins to melt and create creamy pockets, brightening the dish with salty richness.
  7. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor balance and allowing the ingredients to come together harmoniously.
  8. Cook for another minute, allowing all the flavors to meld and the feta to soften further. The pasta should be heated through and coated with a colorful, juicy sauce.
  9. Serve immediately from the skillet, garnished if desired with additional feta or fresh herbs for a vibrant presentation.

Notes

Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon or fresh basil for extra brightness.