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creamy one pan spinach and feta pasta

One-Pan Creamy Spinach & Feta Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs

This creamy, dreamy pasta combines the freshness of spinach, the tanginess of feta, and the crunch of garlic breadcrumbs, all in one pan! Easy to make, full of flavor, and the perfect cozy dish for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pasta:

  • 8 oz pasta use gluten-free spaghetti if needed
  • 4 tablespoon butter divided
  • 1.5 cups diced yellow or white onion
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 10-12 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbs dill, parsley, oregano, chives
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the garlic breadcrumb topping:

  • 2 slices bread preferably day-old
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil EVOO
  • 1-2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Make the Garlic Breadcrumbs:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place bread in a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
  • Spread breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Boil the pasta in a pot of generously salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Sauté the Onions and Spinach:

  • While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Make the Creamy Sauce:

  • Stir in heavy cream, most of the feta (reserve some for topping), fresh herbs, the remaining butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the butter melts and the sauce begins to thicken.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  • Add the drained pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to the sauce.
  • Stir until well combined. Let it simmer until slightly thickened, adding more pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess.

Finish the Dish:

  • Stir in lemon juice, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Plate and Serve:

  • Top with the remaining crumbled feta, crispy garlic breadcrumbs, and extra fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of broth cream to loosen the sauce and prevent it from getting too thick.
  • To Make Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta, such as brown rice spaghetti (I used Jovial's brand), to make this dish gluten-free. If making homemade garlic breadcrumbs, substitute regular bread with gluten-free bread to keep the dish celiac-friendly.
  • Nutritional information is an estimate only and will vary according to specific ingredients and amounts used.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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