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Delicious Greek spaghetti with fresh ingredients and herbs

Greek Spaghetti

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A vibrant dish combining spaghetti with fresh Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 lb spaghetti
Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1 small red onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives (sliced)
  • 4-5 leaves fresh basil (thinly sliced) Optional for garnish, fresh chopped basil or parsley can also be used.
Oils and Condiments
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided) Use high-quality olive oil for best results.
  • ½ whole lemon (juice of half)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese
  • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining. Toss the drained spaghetti with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onions until soft.
  2. Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes along with the remaining olive oil. Sauté for several minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Incorporate the kalamata olives, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Remove from heat and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the vegetable mixture.
  2. Gently fold in the crumbled feta and fresh sliced basil. Toss once more.
  3. Garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Great warm or at room temperature; pair with a green salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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