⏱ 20 min total

Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta

Name: Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup dry Acini di Pepe, No. 78; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ½ medium Scallions; ¼ package (10 oz) Spinach; ⅛ cup, crumbled Feta cheese; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 169 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

386

19%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
14g
14% of calories
Carbs
45g
45% of calories
Fat
18g
41% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta (169 g) has 386 calories, with 14 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), Vitamin A (55% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

229cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.5g

Net carbs

41g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.3g

3.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein27%
Vitamin A55%
Vitamin E22%
Vitamin K237%
Riboflavin (B2)23%
Folate (B9)29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Vitamin B617%
Vitamin B1214%
Magnesium14%
Phosphorus15%
Copper11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat37%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

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¼ cup dry Acini di Pepe, No. 78
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ tbsp Butter
½ cloves, minced Garlic
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¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
½ medium Scallions
¼ package (10 oz) Spinach
⅛ cup, crumbled Feta cheese
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¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Thaw and squeeze spinach firmly to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
2
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the acini di pepe until al dente, then drain thoroughly and keep warm.
3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over moderately high heat until hot. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallions and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the garlic just turns golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the spinach and cook until heated through and any remaining moisture evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Combine the warm pasta with the spinach mixture and feta until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (169 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	492 μg	55%
Vitamin C	6 mg	6%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	285 μg	237%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	114 μg	29%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	14%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	5%
Choline	21 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	209 mg	21%
Iron	3 mg	42%
Potassium	425 mg	9%
Magnesium	59 mg	14%
Phosphorus	105 mg	15%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	1 mg	23%
Selenium	7 μg	13%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.5 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	5,052 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	71 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 386 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

73min
Walking (3.5 mph)
46min
Cycling (moderate)
32min
Running (6 mph)
54min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta?

One serving of Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta (1 serving) has 386 calories, which works out to 229 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta high in protein?

It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta?

266 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Acini de Pepe with Spinach and Feta?

3.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (169 g)

Calories386

% Daily Value*

Total fat 18g	23%
Saturated fat 7.4g	37%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 266mg	12%
Total carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary fiber 4.3g	15%
Total sugars 3.4g
Protein 14g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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