Spinach and Green Pea Pasta

Ingredients

• 5 cups medium pasta shells
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups fresh spinach, packed and trimmed
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta for 7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the pasta is tender but firm.

3. 3

   Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

4. 4

   Return to the pot.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon rind and juice, oil, dill, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Add the drained pasta along with enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.

7. 7

   Add the spinach and feta.

8. 8

   Stir until the spinach is wilted and everything is well combined.