Easy Greek Spaghetti
Easy Greek spaghetti combines some of the classic Greek salad flavors with cooked pasta. This easy variation is perfect to bust you out of a food rut with its mouthwatering combination of Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Greek
Servings: 6
Calories: 648kcal
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing
- 1/2 red onion peeled & diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 6-8 oz fresh baby spinach
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- lemon wedges for serving
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions to 'al dente'. Drain well, then toss with the olive oil. Set aside.
1 lb spaghetti, 1 tbsp olive oil
Add the butter to the empty pasta pot, and set over medium low heat. Add the tomatoes & onion, stir. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are soft. Add the garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds.
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 red onion, 1 tsp minced garlic
Add the pasta back to the pot, tossing to combine. Drizzle the dressing overtop, and add the spinach stirring again to evenly combine, and cook for another 5 minutes.
1 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing, 6-8 oz fresh baby spinach
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the feta.
6 oz crumbled feta cheese
Serve warm topped with the crumbled feta, and with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze juice over- if desired.
lemon wedges
- Wait to stir in the spinach until just before serving. Residual heat from the pasta will 'wilt' the spinach without over cooking.
- Add a protein like leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked ground lamb for a heartier dish or add a can of drained rinsed chickpeas for some vegetarian protein.
- You can serve this pasta warm or cold.
Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3322IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg