Description
Greek spaghetti brings Mediterranean magic to your dinner table with zesty feta, tangy tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. Savory olive oil and crumbled cheese create an irresistible Mediterranean escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz (113 grams) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the spaghetti by cooking it according to package instructions, preserving a quarter cup of starchy water before draining completely.
- Coat the cooked pasta with a splash of olive oil and set aside, ensuring each strand remains separated.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Introduce diced onions to the hot pan, gently sautéing until they transform into translucent, soft morsels.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the onion mixture, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for approximately one minute.
- Tumble cherry tomatoes into the skillet, stirring occasionally and letting them soften and slightly burst, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Gently fold baby spinach into the vegetable medley, watching it wilt and integrate seamlessly with the other ingredients.
- Sprinkle kalamata olives into the pan, then splash in lemon juice and vinegar to elevate the flavor profile.
- Dust the mixture with desired seasonings, allowing them to meld together for a brief moment.
- Remove the skillet from heat and introduce the prepared spaghetti, tossing meticulously to ensure even coating.
- Crumble feta cheese and scatter fresh basil over the pasta, giving a final, gentle stir to distribute the ingredients.
- Plate the spaghetti, garnishing with additional herbs for a vibrant presentation, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Save some pasta water to help create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to the spaghetti strands.
- Toast the garlic briefly to enhance its flavor without burning, which can make it taste bitter.
- Use high-quality kalamata olives for an authentic Mediterranean taste that adds rich, briny depth to the dish.
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp to make the meal more substantial and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 384 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg