Za'atar Pasta

Name: Za'atar Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of choice); 1 tablespoon butter (or plant-based butter); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon tablespoon za'atar seasoning (divided); 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less if you are sensitive to spice!); 2 cups cherry tomatoes; Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 3 cups spinach (torn or chopped); 2 teaspoons lemon zest (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This 15-minute pasta recipe is perfect for summer. It requires minimal prep and is filled with summer vegetables and delicious za'atar seasoning. It's perfect in its simplicity and is a perfect weeknight dinner.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:11:51 GMT