Simple & Quick Spinach & Feta Pasta

Steps

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1. 1
   Finely chop a small onion (or half a large onion) and cook it in a large pan with olive oil over medium heat for about 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
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2. 2
   While the onion is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil in another pot to cook the pasta.
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3. 3
   Once the onion is soft, add about 6 grated garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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4. 4
   Add the spinach leaves to the pan and cook until wilted, seasoning with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and dried dill.
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5. 5
   Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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6. 6
   Transfer the cooked pasta to the spinach mixture using a spider strainer, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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   Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce, adjust seasoning, and add lemon juice and red pepper flakes if desired.
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   Stir in plenty of crumbled feta cheese and grated Parmesan or kefalograviera cheese, toss everything together until well combined.
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   Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while hot.
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