Easy Greek Spaghetti

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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

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings:

Calories: 648kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

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

Notes

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.

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