# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
→ Dairy
02 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 - 5 oz baby spinach, washed
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
08 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted (about 2 minutes).
04 - Add the hot, drained pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Sprinkle in the crumbled feta.
05 - Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together vigorously until the feta melts slightly and forms a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
06 - Season with black pepper, chili flakes (if using), and salt to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest and fresh herbs if desired.
