Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta

Ingredients

• •½ lb acini di pepe
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• •3 cloves garlic
• •¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• •3 whole scallions
• •1 package frozen spinach
• •½ cup feta cheese
• •1 serving lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Cook pasta in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, then drain well in a coarse-mesh sieve. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.

   12 min

2. 2.

   Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 4 minutes.

   6 min

3. 3.

   Toss pasta with spinach mixture and feta until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

   2 min