Pasta With Greens And Feta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2/3 lb penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups lightly packed spinach, washed and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbles

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 add the lemon juice and pepper and toss again. top with feta cheese and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.