Acini Di Pepe With Spinach And Feta Recipes

ACINI DE PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, then drain well in a coarse-mesh sieve. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Toss pasta with spinach mixture and feta until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• cook acini di pepe according to package directions, drain, and keep warm.
• heat oil and butter in a skillet.
• add garlic pepper flakes and scallions, and cook 2 minutes.
• add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes or so.
• add pasta back to skillet, add feta cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• serve.

ACINI DI PEPE WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• bring a pot of water to a boil, add acini di pepe and some salt, cook according to package directions until al dente, drain.
• mix with 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
• heat remaining oil in a skillet.
• add carrots and onion, cook for 8 minutes.
• add garlic, zucchini and peppers, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute 5 minutes.
• add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
• add the pasta to the pan and stir, combining everything.
• remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, oregano, romano cheese. season with salt and pepper, serve.