Pasta With Greens, Olives, and Feta Recipe

Name: Pasta With Greens, Olives, and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb greens, see recipe description (about 10 cups); 12 ounces penne pasta (or any other of your choice); 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; ½ cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl, combine parsley, lemon peel, and garlic; set aside.
2
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.
3
Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer greens to a colander to drain.
4
Return water to a boil and add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally; drain reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
5
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.
6
Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a serving bowl.
7
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 lb greens, see recipe description (about 10 cups), and more.

Yes, Pasta With Greens, Olives, and Feta 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.

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Pasta With Greens, Olives, and Feta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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