Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta
A delightful Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish combining tiny acini de pepe pasta with sautéed spinach, garlic, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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.
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.
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.
Toss pasta with spinach mixture and feta until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
2 min