Spinach Feta Pasta

Speedy weekday pasta dinner in a pinch!

Looking for a quick, comforting meal that’s packed with flavour? Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this spinach feta pasta recipe comes together in no time. Let’s dive into this easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious dish!

Makes 6 servings

What You Need 

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch fresh spinach (or more!)
• 1 red/yellow/orange bell pepper, Chopped
• 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground pepper
• Optional: 1/4 cup pine nuts

How to Make the Spinach Feta Pasta Recipe:

1. Heat oil in saucepan and sauté onions and garlic for 10 minutes.
2. Add spinach and stir until spinach wilts. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook until tender.
3. Cook pasta until tender and drain.
4. Add feta cheese and spinach mixture to warm pasta and toss. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, pepper and pine nuts if desired.

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 412
Carbohydrates 48 g
Protein 18 g
Fat 18 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g

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