Mediterranean Cheese Delight: Greek Penne Recipe

Greek Penne Recipe

Description:

Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this delightful Greek Penne recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this dish combines the richness of cheeses with the freshness of Mediterranean ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.

Ratings:

Aggregated Rating: 4.5/5

Review Count:

16 reviews

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 403.5
Fat Content: 12.4g
Saturated Fat Content: 4.4g
Cholesterol Content: 20.5mg
Sodium Content: 299.3mg
Carbohydrate Content: 63.9g
Fiber Content: 9g
Sugar Content: 2.1g
Protein Content: 11.6g

Recipe Details:

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Penne pasta
5	Rigatoni pasta
2	Olive oil
4	Pine nuts
1	Garlic
4	Frozen chopped spinach
1/2	Plum tomatoes
4	Cottage cheese
1	Feta cheese
–	Oregano
–	Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
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Prepare the Spinach Mixture: While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Then, add pine nuts and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted. Stir in the frozen chopped spinach and plum tomatoes, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
Combine Cheeses: In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese and crumbled feta cheese. Add oregano, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.
Toss the Pasta: Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and transfer half of it to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Then, add the remaining pasta to the bowl and drizzle with another teaspoon of olive oil. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
Add Spinach Mixture: Next, add the spinach and tomato mixture to the pasta in the serving bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
Incorporate Cheese Mixture: Now, add the prepared cheese mixture to the pasta and spinach, tossing gently to distribute the cheeses throughout the dish.
Serve: Once everything is well combined, top the Greek Penne with grated Parmesan cheese to taste. Serve hot and enjoy the burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite!