Penne With Fresh Tomato Sauce, Spinach and Feta

Step 1

1 In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering

Step 2

2 Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to lose their shape, about 8 minutes

Step 3

3 Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes have turned into a chunky sauce, about 2 minutes

Step 4

4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil

Step 5

5 Add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente

Step 6

6 Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot

Step 7

7 Stir 3/4 cup of the feta, the mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper into the sauce

Step 8

8 Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine

Step 9

9 Taste, and season with more salt and pepper, if needed, and, if you like, add enough of the reserved cooking water to adjust the consistency of the sauce

Step 10

10 Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup feta and serve hot