Penne with Green Olives and Feta

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Penne with Green Olives and Feta
45 min.
6
369kcal

Suggestions

If you’re looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion, our Penne with Green Olives and Feta is sure to impress! Bursting with freshness and flavor, this vegetarian delight comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner, a lively gathering with friends, or need a quick meal during a busy week.

The combination of tender greens, salty Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese creates a wonderful medley of tastes and textures. Each forkful offers a rich depth of flavor accentuated by fragrant garlic and zesty lemon peel, ensuring that every bite is a treat for your taste buds. The penne pasta serves as a hearty base, perfectly soaking up the olive oil and the essence of the crisp greens.

This dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a celebration of health, delivering a vibrant mix of nutrients from the greens and a wholesome punch of flavor. Whether served as a side dish, a starter, or as part of an antipasti spread, Penne with Green Olives and Feta is versatile enough to suit any meal. Gather your ingredients and elevate your dining experience with this quick and delectable recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • large bunch greens whole thick packed cut into 1-inch strips ( 10 cups ) (such as spinach, mustard greens, kale, or broccoli rabe; 1 pound)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • 12 ounces penne pasta 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • colander
  • skimmer

Directions

  1. Mix parsley, lemon peel and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
  2. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
  3. Add greens and cook just until tender, 1 to 6 minutes, depending on type of greens. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer greens to colander to drain. Return water to boil.
  4. Add pasta and cook just until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  5. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot; add greens and 3 tablespoons oil and toss. Stir in olives, feta, and enough reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer to bowl.
  7. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein10.44%
Fat42.21%
Carbs47.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.17
Glycemic Load
17.24
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.595217316047%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
5.4mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.21kcal
18.46%
Fat:17.32g
26.64%
Saturated Fat:3.88g
24.28%
Carbohydrates:43.7g
14.57%
Net Carbohydrates:41.38g
15.05%
Sugar:1.62g
1.8%
Cholesterol:12.62mg
4.21%
Sodium:342.27mg
14.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.64g
19.28%
Selenium:38.14µg
54.48%
Vitamin K:48.93µg
46.6%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.81%
Phosphorus:157.73mg
15.77%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.8%
Copper:0.19mg
9.38%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.29%
Fiber:2.32g
9.28%
Calcium:92.75mg
9.27%
Magnesium:35.46mg
8.86%
Zinc:1.25mg
8.31%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.67%
Vitamin A:319.88IU
6.4%
Iron:1.12mg
6.21%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.85%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.25%
Vitamin C:4.03mg
4.88%
Folate:18.96µg
4.74%
Potassium:157.1mg
4.49%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.98%
Source:Epicurious