Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese
15 min.
4
622kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese, a vegetarian dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and vibrant textures. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for those busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 15 minutes, it serves four and is sure to become a favorite in your household.

The star of this dish is the luscious dry red wine, which infuses the spaghetti with a deep, robust flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy, tangy feta cheese. The addition of garlic and crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, making each bite a delightful adventure for your taste buds. With a caloric content of 622 kcal per serving, this dish is not only satisfying but also a great option for a hearty lunch or a side dish that stands out.

Whether you're looking for a main course that’s both comforting and elegant or a side dish that elevates your meal, this Red Wine Pasta with Feta Cheese is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon salt 
  • 16 oz pasta like spaghetti thin
  • tablespoons butter 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • cups wine dry red (such as Chianti or Zinfandel)
  • serving salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat large pot of water to boiling; add 1 teaspoon salt and the spaghetti. Cook just until spaghetti begins to bend easily, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and pepper flakes in butter 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add wine; heat to simmering.
  4. Drain spaghetti, reserving cooking water.
  5. Add spaghetti to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is al dente (add some of the reserved cooking water, if desired).
  6. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle individual servings with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories622kcal
Protein12.35%
Fat20.84%
Carbs66.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.25
Glycemic Load
34.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.15086946928%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
3.98mg
Delphinidin
5.02mg
Malvidin
31.49mg
Peonidin
2.22mg
Catechin
9.24mg
Epicatechin
12.79mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.35mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:621.91kcal
31.1%
Fat:12.27g
18.87%
Saturated Fat:6.96g
43.51%
Carbohydrates:88.47g
29.49%
Net Carbohydrates:84.79g
30.83%
Sugar:3.05g
3.39%
Cholesterol:30.92mg
10.31%
Sodium:813.19mg
35.36%
Alcohol:12.6g
100%
Alcohol %:6.24%
100%
Protein:16.36g
32.71%
Selenium:73.31µg
104.73%
Manganese:1.06mg
52.94%
Phosphorus:249.96mg
25%
Copper:0.33mg
16.74%
Magnesium:62.48mg
15.62%
Fiber:3.69g
14.75%
Zinc:1.89mg
12.63%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.65%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.22%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.98%
Iron:1.58mg
8.76%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.92%
Potassium:266.79mg
7.62%
Calcium:74.71mg
7.47%
Vitamin A:339.09IU
6.78%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.97%
Folate:23.78µg
5.95%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.89%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%