Feta Spinach Pasta with Burrata
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Feta Spinach Pasta with Burrata

Indulge in our luscious Feta Spinach Pasta topped with creamy burrata that melts into every bite! This dish combines oven-baked feta, sautéed garlic, and fresh spinach for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and oh-so-delicious!

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Prep

15

min

Cook

15

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(3)

  • Knoblauch
  • Petersilie
  • Frischer Spinat

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • Feta

🫙Pantry Staples(4)

  • Chiliöl
  • Olivenöl
  • Pasta nach Wahl
  • Pastawasser

🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)

  • Oregano

📦Other(2)

  • Burrata
  • Chiliflocken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Place feta and garlic in a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Drizzle with olive oil and chili oil and season with oregano.

  3. 3

    Bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Put the feta mixture together with spinach, parsley, and some pasta water into the blender.

  5. 5

    Blend into a creamy green sauce.

  6. 6

    Fold in the pasta and serve.

  7. 7

    Top with burrata and refine with chili flakes and chili oil.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Bake feta at exactly 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but center remains creamy - overbaking creates a grainy texture that won't blend smoothly.timing400°F for 12-15 minutes
  • Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining because the high starch content (6-8%) acts as a natural emulsifier when blending the feta sauce.technique6-8% starch content
  • Blanch spinach in boiling water for exactly 30 seconds, then shock in ice water to preserve chlorophyll and prevent the sauce from turning brown during blending.timing30 seconds
  • Add pasta water gradually while blending - start with 2-3 tablespoons and increase until sauce reaches nappe consistency (coats the back of a spoon).technique2-3 tablespoons initially
  • Tear burrata by hand rather than cutting to preserve the creamy stracciatella center - cutting with a knife breaks the delicate curd structure and causes moisture loss.technique
Cuisine: italianTranslated from: german
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