SPINACH-FETA PENNE WITH PINE NUTS

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I developed this recipe after having something similar at an Italian restaurant. My husband loves it! The pine nuts really add a special element of flavor. Adjust the amount of feta cheese to your own tastes; I happen to like a lot in this dish.

Provided by HollyJane

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not grated)
5 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  • As pasta is cooking, toast pine nuts lightly in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Remove pine nuts from heat when lightly browned, after about 1-2 minutes.
  • Set aside pine nuts.
  • Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or wok.
  • Add garlic and saute over medium heat for about 30 seconds, being careful not to let garlic brown.
  • Stir in cooked pasta.
  • Stir in feta and Parmesan cheese and cook for a 2-3 minutes, until feta cheese just starts to melt and pasta and cheese is thoroughly heated through.
  • Stir in spinach and continue to heat until spinach barely starts to wilt.
  • Take pasta off heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts.
  • Transfer to serving dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.6, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 992.4, Carbohydrate 97.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27

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