Greek Penne Recipe

Name: Greek Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 5 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup water; 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; parmesan cheese, for topping

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne pasta
5 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese, for topping

1
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a skillet, add 3 teaspoons of the olive oil and heat gently.
3
Add onion, garlic and pine nuts and cook till onions are translucent.
4
Stir in drained spinach, tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add wine and water. Set aside.
6
In a separate bowl, blend feta cheese and cottage cheese with a pastry blender.
7
Place drained pasta into skillet and heat, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss.
8
Add cheese mixture, spinach mixture, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and toss again.
9
Heat for about 2 more minutes.
10
Serve immediately into plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

808

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne pasta, 5 teaspoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Greek Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Penne

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