POPEYE PASTA WITH FETA CHEESE

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Casual in looks, good in flavor. Fresh-tasting garlic and tomato with salty feta cheese. A Mediterranean look and taste.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces angel hair pasta
12 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups roma tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (lightly packed)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch granulated sugar
1 dash pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water and first amount of salt in a large uncovered pot or Dutch oven for 6 minutes until tender but firm. Drain. Return to pot.
  • Add first amount of olive oil. Toss. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, saute tomato and garlic in second amount of olive oil in large frying pan for about 2 minutes until tomatoes have released their juices.
  • Add next 6 ingredients. Heat and stir for about 1 minute just until spinach is wilted and heated through.
  • Pour over pasta. Add feta cheese. Toss well.
  • Note: In place of fresh marjoram, you could replace with 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram and you can replace garlic cloves with 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 2493.2, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.3

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