Greek Spaghetti with Feta and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Greek Spaghetti recipe combining tender pasta with a vibrant tomato, herb, and garlic sauce, topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
Sauce & Toppings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the thin spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, move on to preparing the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Sauté 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 minced garlic clove for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant and tender. Add 3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until the mixture is heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Finish the spaghetti: Drain the cooked spaghetti thoroughly, then add it to the skillet with the tomato and herb sauce. Add 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients well. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley on top as garnish.
Notes
- Use plum tomatoes for a richer, less watery sauce.
- Seed the tomatoes before chopping to avoid excess liquid in the pasta.
- Adjust the salt according to the saltiness of the feta cheese.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic and oregano.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
Keywords: Greek spaghetti, feta cheese pasta, Mediterranean pasta, vegetarian pasta recipe, tomato basil pasta
