Description
Greek Spaghetti is a delicious and easy pasta dish made with a zesty homemade dressing, spaghetti noodles, feta cheese, and vibrant vegetables, delivering rich Greek flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 0.5 small red onion, finely diced
- 1.5 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.13 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 0.17 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2–2.5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Optional: fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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, vinegar and seasonings 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 feta and fresh sliced basil and toss one more time to combine.
9. Garnish with additional fresh basil or parsley and serve, enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it great for meal prep or potlucks.
Use gluten-free spaghetti to make this recipe gluten-free.
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
If you prefer a tangier flavor, drizzle a little red wine vinegar or extra lemon juice before serving.