The Roasted Feta and Spinach Sauce: The Perfect Way to Elevate a Simple Pasta Dish
Just by its color, you feel drawn to plunge into the sauce without hesitation! These creamy pasta will make your taste buds swoon for a tasty, easy, and quick meal to prepare. We start by roasting the feta with a little garlic, chili oil, and oregano for maximum flavor. Then, we blend the roasted feta with parsley and spinach to obtain a smooth, silky sauce! The secret for the perfect texture? Add some of the pasta cooking water: it will bind all the ingredients, you’ll see—it’s magical. Of course, adjust the amount of cooking water according to the sauce’s consistency.
And because we don’t shy away from pleasure, we top our colorful and flavorful plate with a beautiful, creamy burrata! A touch of Espelette pepper or chili oil if you like it, and it’s an explosion of indulgence in the mouth. We bet you’ll become hooked on this sauce from the very first bite 😉
To make this recipe, follow the steps below:
PASTA WITH CREAMY FETA-ROASTED AND SPINACH SAUCE 💚
Serves 4
Ingredients :
– 400 g paccheri (large short pasta tubes)
– 1 block of feta
– 2 garlic cloves
– 2 generous handfuls of fresh spinach
– 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– 1 Tbsp chili oil
– 1 tsp oregano
– 1 burrata
– 1 pinch Espelette pepper
Preparation :
1. Place the block of feta in a small baking dish. Add the peeled garlic cloves and drizzle with olive oil, chili oil, and sprinkle with oregano.
2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 180°C.
3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve the cooking water when draining the pasta (for the sauce).
4. When taken out of the oven, pour everything into a blender, add the parsley and spinach, then blend until a smooth texture is obtained.
5. Pour in a ladle of the cooking water and blend again. Adjust until the sauce is perfect.
6. Toss the pasta in the sauce to coat well. Serve with the burrata and a pinch of Espelette pepper !
