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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Pasta

    Greek Spaghetti with Tomato and Feta

    Published: Jul 17, 2015 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 66 Comments

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    A large bowl of Greek Spaghetti with a text title overlay.

    Fresh chopped tomatoes, feta and olives all mixed together with spaghetti and an easy olive oil and lemon juice dressing make up this Greek Spaghetti. Spaghetti is far from traditionally Greek, but think of this as kind of a fusion dish. A really delicious fusion dish. A light and fresh pasta dish that is perfect for pretending you are somewhere warm and sunny.

    A large bowl of spaghetti and vegetables topped with crumbled feta.

    We love a quick and easy pasta dish, and this Greek pasta is just that. A few fresh ingredients that are staples in our fridge, stirred in to spaghetti. It is easy to adapt with other vegetables and you can add some protein to make it a really filling meal. This healthy comfort food is ready in under 15 minutes, so it's perfect for when you don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

    If you are looking for some other spaghetti recipes to try, then why not try our Garlic Prawn Spaghetti, Tuna Spaghetti or 15 Minute Garlic Spaghetti.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Greek spaghetti with feta - Step by step
    • What is Greek spaghetti?
    • Greek Spaghetti Sauce
    • Serving suggestions
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More Greek recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • A light and fresh pasta dish - Pasta dishes don't have to be heavy, and this Greek pasta is light and summery.
    • Delicious fusion food - Love Italian food? Love Greek food? Put them together!
    • A great way to use up tomatoes - If you are growing tomatoes this year, then this is a great way to use them up.
    • Easy to adapt - There are lots of different vegetables you can add to this to give it a nutrient boost. You can even add meat if you want to.
    • Ready in just 15 minutes - This is a quick and easy Greek pasta dish.

    Ingredients needed

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe laid out on a wooden surface.
    • Spaghetti - spaghetti is a great choice for this pasta dish because the sauce clings really well to it. However, if you don't have any or would rather use something different, then go ahead. Penne, fusilli and conchiglie all work well.
    • Olives - it wouldn't be a Greek pasta dish without olives. We used a mixture of black and green olives, however any olives would work. Add some extra flavour to this dish by using chilli stuffed olives.
    • Tomatoes - these add so much freshness and texture to the dish. We used basic salad tomatoes that we picked fresh from the garden, however you could swap them for cherry tomatoes. Add a more intense tomato flavour by roasting the cherry tomatoes first.
    • Feta - again, it wouldn't be a Greek spaghetti without some feta. Crumble it on top for a really creamy flavour.
    • Garlic - this adds plenty of flavour to the sauce. It is raw though, so leave it out if that would be too much of an intense flavour for you.
    • Oil - as this makes up the majority of the sauce of the dish, try to use a really good quality olive oil. You really will taste the difference.
    • Lemon juice - this really balances out the heaviness of the oil in the sauce. If you want a more intense lemon flavour, then you could add the zest of one lemon too.
    • Basil - an easy way to add some freshness, and it goes really well with the tomatoes too. You could swap it for fresh chopped parsley if you prefer.
    • Pasta water - Adding starchy pasta water (just 100ml is enough) to a fat like olive oil will create an emulsion and this gives a really silky smooth sauce and helps it cling to the pasta. Make sure you scoop out the water just before draining, as this ensures that it is nice and starchy.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Greek spaghetti with feta - Step by step

    One: Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.

    A saucepan full of cooked spaghetti.

    Two: Heat the oil until hot and fry the garlic for one minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.

    Garlic frying in hot oil in a frying pan.

    Three: Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour over the garlic oil and pasta water and mix well.

    A large serving bowl full of cooked spaghetti.

    Four: Add the tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix well.

    Chopped tomatoes, sliced olives and strips of basil leaves added to the spaghetti.

    Five: Top with the crumbled feta and serve.

    Spaghetti, tomatoes, olives and basil topped with crumbled feta.

    What is Greek spaghetti?

    This dish isn't to be confused with the Greek pasta dish called Pastitsio. That is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish that is sometimes called Greek lasagna. Our dish is nothing like that. Instead, it is spaghetti that is loaded with all our favourite Greek ingredients. Fresh tomatoes, olives, feta, lemon juice and olive oil and plenty of fresh herbs.

    Greek Spaghetti Sauce

    There isn't so much of a traditional spaghetti sauce to this dish. Instead, we have simple stirring in some olive oil and lemon juice, heavy on the garlic and seasoning. This is garlicky spaghetti! Use a really good quality olive oil, as you really will taste the difference.

    If you want more of a lemon flavour, then you can use the zest as well as the juice.

    If you wanted a creamy sauce, then you could mix in some cream cheese.

    Serving suggestions

    If you want to bulk this meal out a bit, then serve it with some garlic bread. Either buy some ready made, or make your own easy garlic bread by cutting up some French stick and spreading it with a mix of butter, crushed garlic and dried herbs. Then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Why not try our Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread?

    You could also keep it simple with a big green salad. The key to an epic green salad is to use a variety of greens, like romaine, spinach, kale and rocket. You want leafy greens, but crunch too. Then you need the perfect dressing. Why not try our Lemon Vinaigrette, Honey and Mustard Dressing or Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette. You could also try our Grilled Little Gem Salad, or Cucumber and Radish Salad.

    Crumbled feta on top of spaghetti, tomatoes, olives and basil.

    FAQs

    Can you add meat to Greek spaghetti?

    This is a delicious vegetarian dish, and really doesn't need any meat. However, if you wanted to add some meat then there is a few options. Keep it lean with some grilled chicken breast or salmon. You could even fry up some king prawns to add to it. Why not do something a little different with chicken and made some baked chicken meatballs that are packed with Greek flavours. They will go perfectly with this.

    How to store Greek spaghetti

    If you have any leftovers from this, then you can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat leftovers, heat them through in a pan. We wouldn't recommend freezing this dish.

    Why do I have to reserve the pasta water?

    Because it's an easy way to make the sauce really silky smooth, with no extra effort.

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    Extra tips

    • Why not give this dish a really intense tomato flavour by roasting cherry tomatoes and swapping them for the fresh chopped tomatoes.
    • You can add some extra salty flavour by adding some chopped capers.
    • Make sure that everything is chopped and ready to add, so it can all be mixed in whilst the pasta is hot. This dish is best enjoyed hot.
    • To make this even quicker, use some fresh tagliatelle which is ready in a few minutes.
    • Don't forget to reserve some of the pasta water. You really don't want to skip this step, as it makes the sauce so silky.
    • For an added vegetable boost, add some cooked kale or spinach.

    More Greek recipes

    • Greek Turkey Burgers
    • Stuffed Lamb Pita
    • Baked Feta with Tomatoes
    • Grilled Halloumi Greek Flatbreads

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on the blog then let us know how you got on in the comments below - we love hearing from you! Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - we love sharing photos when people make our recipes. You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    A large bowl of Greek spaghetti with a pair if tongs in it.

    Greek Spaghetti with Tomato and Feta

    Fresh chopped tomatoes, feta and olives all mixed together with spaghetti and an easy olive oil and lemon juice dressing make up this Greek Spaghetti.
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    Vegetarian
    5 from 45 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Gluten
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 392kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 200 g spaghetti
    • 100 g mixed olives halved
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 4 garlic cloves crushed
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 100 g feta cheese
    • 1 lemon (juice and zest only)
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 15 g fresh basil sliced into strips

    Instructions

    • Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
      200 g spaghetti
    • Heat the oil until hot and fry the garlic for one minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
      4 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves
    • Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour over the garlic oil and pasta water and mix well.
    • Add the tomatoes, olives, basil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix well.
      100 g mixed olives, 2 tomatoes, 1 lemon, 15 g fresh basil, 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • Top with the crumbled feta and serve.
      100 g feta cheese

    Notes

    • Why not give this dish a really intense tomato flavour by roasting cherry tomatoes and swapping them for the fresh chopped tomatoes.
    • You can add some extra salty flavour by adding some chopped capers.
    • Make sure that everything is chopped and ready to add, so it can all be mixed in whilst the pasta is hot. This dish is best enjoyed hot.
    • To make this even quicker, use some fresh tagliatelle which is ready in a few minutes.
    • Don't forget to reserve some of the pasta water. You really don't want to skip this step, as it makes the sauce so silky.
    • For an added vegetable boost, add some cooked kale or spinach.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 914IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @hungryhealthyhappy on Instagram and tag #hungryhealthyhappy!
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Janessa

      June 29, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      We had this for dinner last night and all loved the fresh flavours in this Greek spaghetti!

      Reply
      • Holley

        June 29, 2022 at 3:39 pm

        5 stars
        No more boring speghetti dinners with this recipe! All around delicious and so flavorful!

        Reply
    2. Mari

      June 29, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Now, this is my kind of recipe for summers! Fresh, bright, colorful, and very delicious looking! Actually, anything with Mediterranean flavors will make me drool.
      Saying that, I’ll go now to check out those Greek turkey burgers that looks amazing! :)

      Reply
    3. Toni

      June 29, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love how quick and easy this is to make!! Our new favorite for weeknights!

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      June 29, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night and it was delicious! Such a great way to use those summer tomatoes!

      Reply
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