BAKED FETA PASTA
Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
- As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES
Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives and pasta are tossed with an oregano vinaigrette for a filling Greek-style salad.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
PASTA WITH GREENS AND FETA
This is a fantastic recipe from Mollie Katzen's "Still Life with Menu Cookbook." This is probably my personal favorite recipe in the book - easy, quick, low in fat and good for you! Freshly ground parmesan and black pepper may be added at the end of preparation Greens portion of the recipe can be made 1 or two days head.
Provided by Wineaux
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Add onions and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped greens and salt. Cook 10 minutes until greens begin to wilt.
- Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Just as it becomes ready, add the feta to the greens, keeping heat on low.
- Scoop pasta out of water, and add directly to the greens.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Cook completed dish just slightly over low heat for a few minutes. Add parmesan and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 933, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 15.9
BAKED SPANAKOPITA PASTA WITH GREENS AND FETA
This baked pasta is inspired by spanakopita, the classic Greek spinach and feta pie. This loose interpretation combines pasta with gooey mozzarella, briny feta, plenty of greens and a rich cream sauce, which is then piled into a dish and baked until golden. The key to this dish is in the greens: Use at least three kinds - a mellow one, a peppery one and a fresh herb or two - to create an exciting mix of flavors. No need to sauté them; just salt and massage them until they wilt slightly. This cozy dish might be the best way to eat your greens all year long.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
- In a 3-quart/9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss the chopped spinach, arugula, herbs and scallion greens with 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Squeeze the mixture with your hands to wilt, then set aside.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling water until 2 minutes shy of al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside. Return the pot to the stove.
- Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic and a pinch of salt, and sauté until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and pasta water and stir until smooth. Stir in the wilted greens, half the mozzarella and half the feta until combined. Stir in the pasta until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Transfer the pasta to the baking dish, then top with remaining mozzarella and feta. Bake until the sauce has thickened and bubbly and the top has browned in spots, 10 to 15 minutes. If you like a crisper top, broil for a few minutes.
PASTA WITH FETA AND GREEN OLIVES
Bold, briny and tangy, this 15-minute pasta is full of personality. Olives are first slightly blistered in oil, drawing out their brininess, then crumbled feta is stirred into the pasta at the end until melty. Keep the feta chunky when breaking it apart so that the squares become soft and creamy, tasting almost baked. Castelvetrano olives are best here for their meaty texture and gentle flavor, but you can also use your preferred olive. Smash them with the flat side of a chef's knife - or even the heel of your palm in a pinch - then use your fingers to pluck the olive flesh off the pit. Any stubborn meat clinging to the pit is fair game to be eaten then and there.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories easy, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook at a gentle boil until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the olives, cooking until they start to blister in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add in the garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, then let sit uncovered until the pasta is finished.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive mixture, the lemon juice and ¾ cup pasta water, and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated in a smooth, glossy sauce, adding more water if needed. Turn off the heat, stir in the feta and let it soften and melt slightly. Finish with a grind or two of black pepper and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately.
PENNE WITH GREEN OLIVES AND FETA
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Kid-Friendly High Fiber Dinner Spring Summer Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix parsley, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add greens and cook just until tender, 1 to 6 minutes, depending on type of greens. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer greens to colander to drain. Return water to boil. Add pasta and cook just until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot; add greens and 3 tablespoons oil and toss. Stir in olives, feta, and enough reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and serve.
PASTA WITH GREENS AND FETA
I use this for my children's lunches. It's easy to make and holds over well overnight. You can use arugula, watercress, or endive instead of the spinach, if you like, and, for a heartier meal, add roasted or grilled squash, eggplant or sweet peppers.
Provided by Mom2Eight
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the pasta and return water to a boil. Cook until pasta is barely tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and sauté until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Add the spinach and water, cover the skillet and cook for 3 more minutes. When the spinach has wilted add the pasta and toss to heat through.
- Add the lemon juice and pepper and toss again. Top with feta cheese and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 77.7, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.2
BAKED FETA AND GREENS WITH LEMONY YOGURT
Vegetarian mains don't have to take an hour to prepare. Warm feta, crispy chickpeas, and wilted hearty greens become a fork-and-knife entrée in about 30 minutes.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Onion Collard Greens Kale Curry Feta Garlic Chickpea Yogurt Lemon Juice Bread Dinner Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Bake Vegetarian 30 Days of Groceries
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heatproof skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add greens in handfuls, letting wilt before adding another handful, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp. curry powder; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Stir to combine, then add 1 cup water. Lay feta over greens and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until feta is soft, 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp around the edges, 8-10 minutes. Add remaining 1 tsp. curry powder and toss to combine.
- Stir yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with a pinch of salt.
- Scatter chickpeas and toasted garlic over greens and feta. Dollop with seasoned yogurt. Serve with toast alongside.
PASTA WITH BITTER GREENS AND FETA
Adapted from Mollie Katzen's original recipe, Pasta with Greens and Feta, published in "Still Life With Menu." Can use any combination of bitter greens; in her notes the author states that she prefers half escarole and half spinach. When I made it I used two kinds of kale and also cooked the onions twice as long as written to really carmelize them and produce a richer flavor. The original recipe states that you can use up to a pound of pasta and 12 ounces of feta. I could see easily doubling this recipe, or tweaking amounts based on your tastes and the availability of ingredients. The author also notes that you can make the sauce and refrigerate it ahead of time, then reheat it while you're boiling the pasta. A delicious way to eat your greens, an excellent spring dish.
Provided by Cinizini
Categories Greens
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet, pot, or Dutch oven with a lid. Add the onion and cook for 10-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring periodically. While the onions are cooking, start the pasta water on high heat in a separate large pot.
- When the onions are soft, add the chopped greens to the skillet, lightly salt, and stir until the greens start wilting. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat. You can cook it for longer if the pasta still isn't ready, over a lower flame.
- Meanwhile, when the water in the pot starts boiling, add the pasta and cook until firm to the bite (it will cook further in the sauce so be careful not to overcook at this point). When it is almost done, add the crumbled feta to the sauce, keeping the heat on low.
- When the pasta is ready, scoop it up with a slotted spoon or strainer, holding it over the pot of water to drain, and then add the drained noodles in batches to the sauce in the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook the finished pasta on low heat for a few minutes. Then add a grating of Parmesan, if you like, and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately; the author recommends serving on plates pre-warmed in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.1, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 680.2, Carbohydrate 82.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 10.8, Protein 21.2
PASTA WITH GREENS, OLIVES, AND FETA
This recipe uses penne pasta, but any will do, even spaghetti. The greens can be spinach, mustards, kale, broccoli rabe, or a mixture. Remove any thick stems. Spinach can be left whole; other greens should be cut into 1-inch strips. Adapted from "Bon Appetit" magazine.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine parsley, lemon peel, and garlic; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add greens and cook just until tender, about 1 to 6 minutes depending on type of green.
- Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer greens to a colander to drain.
- Return water to a boil and add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally; drain reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Return pasta to the large pot, add greens, 3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat; stir in olives, feta, and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
- Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with parsley mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 225.3, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.2
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