Greek Spaghetti with Feta, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A light and flavorful Greek-inspired spaghetti dish featuring a fresh tomato and herb sauce tossed with feta cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
Sauce
- 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. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce.
- Make the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the dried oregano and minced garlic, sautéing for one minute until the garlic is tender and fragrant. Stir in the chopped seeded plum tomatoes, sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons of the minced parsley, fresh basil, and lemon juice. Cook and stir the mixture for about two minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Finish the spaghetti. Drain the cooked pasta well and return it to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Add the tomato mixture to the pasta along with 3/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together gently to combine. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle the remaining crumbled feta cheese and parsley over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Be sure to seed the plum tomatoes to avoid excess moisture in the sauce.
- Use fresh herbs when possible for the best flavor quality.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of your feta cheese.
- This dish is best served immediately to keep the pasta texture firm and the feta fresh.
- To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during the sauce preparation.
Keywords: Greek spaghetti, feta pasta, tomato basil pasta, Mediterranean pasta, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta
