Three Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Olive Tapenade

Name: Three Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 -5 tablespoons pine nuts; 8 minced garlic cloves; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; ½ cup cottage cheese; 4 ounces feta cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; ⅓ cup olive tapenade; parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 -5 tablespoons pine nuts
8 minced garlic cloves
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup cottage cheese
4 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
⅓ cup olive tapenade
parmesan cheese, to serve

1
Toast pine nuts over medium-high heat in dry skillet until golden brown and fragrant.
2
Set aside.
3
Lower heat to medium and, in same skillet, heat oil then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
4
Add pine nuts then cook about 2 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and spinach to skillet and cook about 3 minutes, until tomatoes begin to look as if their skins are coming off a bit.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, add feta and cottage cheeses, oregano, salt and pepper to skillet and stir to melt slightly and combine.
7
Add olive tapenade to skillet, stir to combine, and allow to heat through.
8
Apply sauce to pasta, bread, or your vehicle of choice, dust liberally with freshly grated parmesan, and serve.

1298

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Protein

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 -5 tablespoons pine nuts, 8 minced garlic cloves, 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Olive Tapenade falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!