Best Acini De Pepe With Spinach And Feta Recipes

Acini Di Pepe With Spinach and Feta image

Provided by chia2160

Categories Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb acini di pepe pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3 scallions, chopped
10 ounces spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta
salt, pepper to taste

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.

Lemon Pepper Acini di Pepe image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Yield Serves 6 (side dish)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups acini di pepe (less than 1 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook acini di pepe in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water (2 teaspoons salt for 3 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
Melt butter in same pot with oil. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, cheese, zest, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water (add more to moisten if necessary).