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Recipe: Quick Spinach and Feta Pasta
Total Time: 6 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quick-cook pasta (like angel hair or fresh pasta)
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Boil water in a kettle or a pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes for quick-cook pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the spinach to the pan and sauté until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the spinach and garlic.
- Turn off the heat, add the crumbled feta cheese, and toss everything together until well mixed. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Enjoy your delicious and easy spinach and feta pasta!
Notes:
- This recipe is a quick and tasty option for a busy day, offering a good balance of carbs, protein, and greens.
- You can add other quick-cooking vegetables like cherry tomatoes or olives for more flavor and variety.
- The key to this recipe is to time the pasta cooking with the sautéing of the spinach and garlic for efficiency.