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Spinach-feta Penne With Pine Nuts

Recipe #112865 | 30 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: HollyJane

I developed this recipe after having something similar at an Italian restaurant. My husband loves it! The pine nuts really add a special element of flavor. Adjust the amount of feta cheese to your own tastes; I happen to like a lot in this dish.

Posted on: Mar 7, 2005

Ingredients

  • lb penne pasta
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not grated)
  • cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
    2. 2
      As pasta is cooking, toast pine nuts lightly in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning.
    3. 3
      Remove pine nuts from heat when lightly browned, after about 1-2 minutes.
    4. 4
      Set aside pine nuts.
    5. 5
      Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
    6. 6
      Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or wok.
    7. 7
      Add garlic and saute over medium heat for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let garlic brown.
    8. 8
      Stir in cooked pasta.
    9. 9
      Stir in feta and Parmesan cheese and cook for a 2-3 minutes, until feta cheese just starts to melt and pasta and cheese is thoroughly heated through.
    10. 10
      Stir in spinach and continue to heat until spinach barely starts to wilt.
    11. 11
      Take pasta off heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts.
    12. 12
      Transfer to serving dish and serve.

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    From: Charmie777

    On Jan 1, 2008

    This was very good. I added just a touch of cream to thin it out. Yumm!

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  • From: Chef #193901

    On Jan 17, 2007

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  • From: Jo C

    On May 3, 2005

    I made this as directed but added some semi-dried (a.k.a. sun-blushed) tomatoes towards, the end. This wasn't such a good idea as they had rehydrated themselves by the time the left-overs were reheated! The melted feta is a bit messy, so use a non-stick pan. I didn't have a frying pan large enough to hold it all, so I put it back in the saucepan that I'd cooked the pasta in so that I could mix in the spinach.

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  • From: varunsmom

    On Apr 2, 2005

    My husband and I both loved this recipe! I used frozen spinach instead of fresh; I think fresh would be better for this recipe.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (253g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 823
    Calories from Fat 346 (42%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 38.5g 59%
    Saturated Fat 14.5g 72%
    Monounsaturated Fat 14.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 69mg 23%
    Sodium 991mg 41%
    Potassium 680mg 19%
    Total Carbohydrate 97.1g 32%
    Dietary Fiber 13.8g 55%
    Sugars 3.2g
    Protein 27.0g 54%
    Vitamin A 4049mcg 80%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 30%
    Vitamin B12 1.4mcg 23%
    Vitamin C 11mg 18%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 12%
    Calcium 551mg 55%
    Iron 3mg 18%

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