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Greek Spaghetti

Greek Spaghetti is a 30-minute meal that's popping with flavor! Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, feta, and more combine to make this a colorful, delicious and fabulous meal easy enough for weeknight dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Greek
Keyword: baked pasta, chicken dinner, greek spaghetti, smoked spaghetti squash
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 6 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup liquid from artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablepsoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cookign water.
  • While the pasta is bubbling away, heat the olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the sliced red onion until it starts to soften - about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pop in the cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and capers.
  • Sprinkle over the oregano, followed by the baby spinach.
  • Pour in the reserved artichoke liquid, letting it heat up before introducing it to the pasta.
  • Combine the spaghetti with the sauce, making sure every strand is coated. If it seems too dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
  • Finish with crumbles of feta, lemon zest, juice, and the fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

    • Pasta Water Magic: Always reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water. It's starchy gold, perfect for adding moisture to the dish if needed.
    • Cheese Choices: Can't find feta? Any creamy, crumbly cheese will do. But for that authentic touch, aim for the real deal.
    • Herb Love: If fresh herbs are out of reach, dried ones can step in. However, nothing beats the vibrant flavors of fresh!
    • Add-ins: Roasted red peppers, baby kale, olives, and all your favorite Greek ingredients can be added to this easy Greek Spaghetti recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5285IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg