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Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Feta

This pasta dish features rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes cooked with fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese. The ingredients are combined with the pasta water to create a flavorful, slightly creamy sauce, resulting in a vibrant and textured meal with chewy pasta, tender greens, and salty feta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli) favorite shape
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes rehydrated in olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for rehydrating tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, until it begins to bubbly and turn golden.
  3. Add the rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing their flavors to meld and the oil to take on a rich tomato aroma.
  4. Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes, watching for it to turn a vibrant green and soften slightly.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to evenly distribute the flavors and ingredients.
  6. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture and create a light sauce, stirring until the ingredients are coated and the dish feels moist.
  7. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the pasta and gently fold it in, allowing some cheese to melt into the sauce while keeping others crumbly for texture.
  8. Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then give everything one final gentle toss to combine all the flavors evenly.
  9. Transfer the pasta to serving dishes, ensuring each plate gets a good mix of tomato, spinach, and feta.
  10. Enjoy the dish while warm, appreciating the colorful ingredients, fragrant garlic, and creamy feta in each bite.