Spinach And Feta Pasta With Olives Food

BAKED SPINACH & FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place feta in the center of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until softened and starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine spinach, oil, garlic, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to massage the spinach until it's reduced in volume by half. Stir in pasta.
• After the feta has baked for 15 minutes, add the spinach and pasta mixture to the baking dish. Pour boiling water over the mixture and gently stir. Cover with foil and bake until the pasta is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir. Cover and let stand for at least 3 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted.
• Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar and garlic.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss to mix. The spinach will wilt from the hot pasta.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Garnish with more cheese crumbles if desired. Though it's delicious refrigerator cold, I think it tastes best when served warm.

SPINACH AND FETA PASTA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water, then slowly pour over the spinach in a colander until it wilts. Shake off the excess water, then put the spinach into a food processor.
• Add the garlic, oil, half of the cheese and most of the pine nuts to the processor with the spinach, then pulse to a pesto-like sauce. Season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper.
• Stir through the hot, drained pasta and serve topped with the olives and the remaining crumbled cheese and pine nuts.

FETA, SPINACH AND PECAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut spinach into 1/2"x3" strips.
• Combine spinach, tomatoes, thyme, and 6 Tbsp olive oil in bowl; toss gently and season lightly with pepper, if desired.
• Cook pasta in boiling water 8 min, or al dente.
• Remove from heat (do not drain) and stir in zucchini; let stand 15-20 seconds.
• Drain and rinse with cold water; combine with spinach mixture and toss well.
• Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, if desired.
• Add feta and pecans; toss to mix and season with salt if desired.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

PENZEY'S PASTA WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, & FETA

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or shallow saucepan. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes to soften, stirring to prevent browning. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes, and oregano. Cook for about 10 minutes and add the chopped spinach. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the spinach has softened and the flavors developed. Add salt & pepper to taste.
• When the sauce is nearly done (about the time you add the spinach), cook the linguine according to the package directions.
• Drain the pasta and place servings on individual plates. Spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately.

SPINACH PESTO PASTA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water, then slowly pour over the spinach in a colander until it wilts. Shake off the excess water, then put the spinach into a food processor.
• Add the garlic, oil, half of the cheese and most of the pine nuts to the processor with the spinach, then pulse to a pesto-like sauce. Season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper. Stir through the hot, drained pasta and serve topped with the olives and the remaining crumbled cheese and pine nuts.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick skillet, add olive oil, onion, feta cheese and olives. Saute until onions soften and cheese begins to melt.
• Add vinegar and remove from heat. Immediately add spinach, turning the spinach with tongs so that it gets evenly coated with dressing in pan (when it begins to wilt it shrinks like crazy).
• Divide salad between four plates, doing your best to evenly distribute onions and olives.
• Grind black pepper over the top and serve immediately.

ORZO WITH SPINACH, FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package direction. Add spinach for last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
• Place red onion, feta, olives, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl, add orzo and spinach.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. Pour over orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.