14 min
Prep Time
1 hr 50 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
10
Servings

In this quick 20-minute dinner recipe, tender penne pasta is combined with garlic, roasted red peppers and spinach and topped with crumbled feta cheese for a fast and easy Mediterranean-inspired meal. This recipe was graciously shared by EatingWell reader Dottie Carpenter, who states, "Recipes are no good if they're not shared!"

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces whole-wheat penne

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 large cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook penne according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned. Add roasted red peppers, spinach, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the spinach is just wilted, about 4 minutes.

  3. Combine the vegetable mixture with the penne. Stir in feta and serve.