Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta

Feta softens in the oven before it's combined with spinach and pasta, with the pasta cooking right in the baking dish. Enjoy this one-pan pasta with feta dish on its own as a vegetarian main, or serve with sautéed chicken breast for a boost of protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 (5-ounce) block feta cheese
  • 8 cups lightly packed baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces penne or rotini
  • 2 cups boiling water