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Yesica Andrews

Greek Spaghetti Recipe - Delicious and Easy Dinner

Greek Spaghetti is a flavorful and easy Greek pasta recipe perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. This easy Greek dinner features spaghetti noodles tossed with a homemade dressing, fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and authentic Greek flavors in every bite. Enjoy this family friendly Greek recipe as a satisfying main course or a delightful side dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean spaghetti with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • Optional fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain the remaining water. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pasta, toss and set aside.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the diced onions until soft.
  3. Add garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan with the remaining olive oil and saute for several minutes, until the tomatoes are softened.
  5. Add the baby spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
  6. Add the kalamata olives, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat and add the cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat in the vegetable mixture.
  8. Add the crumbled feta cheese and fresh sliced basil and toss one more time to combine.
  9. Garnish with additional fresh chopped basil or parsley and serve, enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve with grilled chicken or lamb for a complete meal.