Pasta With a Twist

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1 8-ounce carton half-and-half
• 1 package Tnuva Crumbled Feta (set aside 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top)
• 1 16-ounce package fusilli
• 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon each salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Put the oregano, parsley, half-and-half, and the Feta (minus 2 tablespoons) in a food processor or blender and pulse until the parsley is finely chopped. Set aside.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Save 1/2 cup of cooking water and drain the rest.
3. Put the butter in a frying pan. Add the za’atar and the garlic and turn the heat on low, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted. Add the seasoning, the herb-cheese mixture and the pasta cooking water. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then turn back down to medium. Add the pasta and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
4. Sprinkle a little more Feta on top and serve.