Quick and Easy Cavatappi Pasta Toss with Feta and Spinach!
This quick and easy Cavatappi Pasta Toss, a perfect blend of tangy feta, nutritious spinach, and robust sun-dried tomatoes. Ideal for a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend meal, this dish promises a delightful burst of flavors and textures that will satisfy your pasta cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a culinary delight that’s both nourishing and indulgent!
Cavatappi Pasta Toss
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes288
kcal30
minutesDive into this quick and easy Cavatappi Pasta Toss, a perfect blend of tangy feta, nutritious spinach, and robust sun-dried tomatoes. Ideal for a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend meal, this dish promises a delightful burst of flavors and textures that will satisfy your pasta cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a culinary delight that’s both nourishing and indulgent!
Ingredients
- Pasta Base
16 ounces cavatappi pasta
- Flavor Enhancers
2 tablespoons olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Sauce Components
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Vegetables and Cheese
10 ounces spinach, cooked and drained
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes
- Alternative Ingredients
Whole wheat cavatappi pasta replaces regular cavatappi for a healthier option.
Coconut oil can be used instead of olive oil for a different flavor profile.
Vegetable broth can replace chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
Corn flour can be used instead of cornstarch for those with corn allergies.
Directions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth; pour into the pan and cook until the sauce thickens, approximately 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture in the pan. Add the cooked spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes; stir to combine well and serve warm.
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- nonstick pan
- colander
- Mixing bowls
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 288kcal
- Fat: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 426mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.8g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 34.6g
- Protein: 12g
- Vitamin A: 4800IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 250mg
- Iron: 3mg
