**Discover the Delightful Symphony of Flavors in Greek Spaghetti: A Culinary Journey through Tradition and Taste**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Greek spaghetti, a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. This beloved dish, also known as "Makaronia me Kima," is a staple in Greek households, combining the comforting embrace of spaghetti with a rich, flavorful meat sauce infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Our curated collection of Greek spaghetti recipes offers a symphony of variations, each adding a unique twist to this classic dish. From the traditional meat-based sauce to innovative vegetarian and vegan alternatives, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Prepare to be delighted as we guide you through a journey of taste, exploring the depths of Greek culinary heritage and creating a memorable dining experience.
GREEK SPAGHETTI
"Out of all our recipes for pasta, this simple meatless main dish is our favorite," writes Christa and Holley Hageman from Telford, Pennsylvania. "We can hardly wait for summer to arrive so we can use our garden-fresh tomatoes and minced basil in this recipe." The entree's Mediterranean flair comes from feta cheese, oregano, olive oil and lemon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute oregano and garlic in oil for 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Add the tomatoes, green onions, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and lemon juice; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain spaghetti and add to tomato mixture. Add 3/4 cup feta cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining feta and parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN
Flavorful spaghetti surely provides a comforting dinner. Featuring chicken, spinach and two types of cheese, this is a crowd-pleaser. -Melanie Dalbec, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return spaghetti to saucepan. Stir in the chicken, spinach, soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, onion, green pepper, pimientos and lemon pepper. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Top with Monterey Jack cheese, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
BROWN BUTTER SPAGHETTI WITH GREEK (MIZITHRA) CHEESE
I remember this as being the de facto side dish, with a salad, to any lamb dish I had growing up, in my Greek grandparents' house. I make it quite often, and have never had a recipe, so beware, the measurements may be a bit off. I sometimes don't add the garlic and oregano, but they do add a nice zing to the dish.
Provided by Lizzie-Babette
Categories Spaghetti
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain spaghetti and leave in colander or drainer.
- Put butter (and garlic and oregano, if using) into hot pan and put it back on the burner, making sure heat is medium to medium-high.
- Stirring constantly, cook butter until it's a nice, light to medium brown.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Quickly return spaghetti to pan, turning to coat the strands with the butter; the spaghetti should glisten with the light coating of butter.
- At this point, you can add a bit more butter if you like.
- Once butter coats spaghetti, add cheese and mix well, so that bits of the mizithra are sticking to the spaghetti evenly.
- Grind a bit of pepper over the dish and mix again.
- Serve with extra mizithra and pepper.
GREEK SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Greek olives and feta cheese lend an ethnic flare to this colorful entree created by our Test Kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the chicken, onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the spinach, artichokes and olives; cook until spinach is wilted. , When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve chicken mixture over 2 cups of squash; sprinkle with feta cheese. (Save remaining squash for another use.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
GREEK SPAGHETTI
I found this online and thought it looked simple and tasty (and different from the average spaghetti).
Provided by iewe7726
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan, heat the olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and the garlic oil to the tomato mixture and toss.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH GREEK STYLE
Baked spaghetti squash tossed with feta cheese, sautéed onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and fresh basil. Found this recipe on another recipe site. Since DH can't eat carbs anymore due to his gastric bypass, this is a healthy substitute.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds.
- Place cut side down on baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife can be inserted easily into squash.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly until it can be handled easily.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed.
- Shred spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large bowl.
- Toss squash with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and basil.
- Serve warm.
GREEK STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD
An unusual combination that works quite well! The subtle taste of the spaghetti squash goes well with the stronger tastes of feta, kalamata olives, and oregano. From Cooking Light, 1998. Serves 4 as a main dish, or 8 as a side dish. Prep time includes chilling.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 side servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- (To cook the spaghetti squash, if you haven't yet: preheat oven to 350 degrees F; slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; poke holes all over the squash with the tip of a knife; spray a cooking sheet with pan spray and bake the squash halves face down for 30 to 40 minutes or until easily pierced by a fork; let cool until they can be handled, then gently scoop out the insides with a fork - they will form into spaghetti-like strands).
- In a bowl, combine the vinegars, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and garlic and whisk well.
- In another bowl, combine the squash, tomato, cucumber, feta, bell pepper, onion, onions, olives, and garbanzo beans, then add the whisked vinegar mixture and toss well.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
GREEK SPAGHETTI I
Cheesy spaghetti! Serve with garlic bread, a nice salad, and maybe a bottle of wine.
Provided by Cheryle
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish. In a bowl, mix the Romano cheese, mozzarella cheese, and provolone cheese. In a separate bowl, blend the melted margarine and garlic powder.
- Cover the bottom of the prepared dish with 1/3 of the cooked spaghetti, top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture, and drizzle with 1/3 margarine mixture. Repeat layering. Be sure to end with cheese on top. (If you really like garlic you can sprinkle between layers as desired.)
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 515.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GREEK-STYLE SALAD WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Stir well w/ a whisk. Combine squash and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture; toss well. Cover & chill.
QUICK AND EASY GREEK SPAGHETTI
This tangy, veggie-filled, one-pot dish can be made quickly with canned or fresh ingredients. This goes great with a crusty garlic bread or cheesy bread.
Provided by hokiemom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti at a boil, stirring occasionally, until the tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the spinach and mushrooms in the hot oil until they give off their liquid, about 10 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil. Stir the tomatoes, basil, parsley, and black olives into the boiling mixture; continue cooking and stirring, until the flavors blend, about 10 more minutes.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti into the tomato mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer the pasta and sauce until the flavors have blended, 8 to 10 minutes; stir the feta cheese into the pasta. Sprinkle with more feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1095.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
GREEK-STYLE SPAGHETTI BAKE
A family favorite, you may adjust all amounts to taste, I also add crushed red chili flakes to the ground beef mixture for heat.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a skillet saute the ground beef, onion, garlic and oregano.
- Add in the wine, water, cinnamon, salt and pepper and the tomatoes with juice; bring to a boil simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until thick.
- In a medium pan,combine the flour, half and half cream 1/2 tsp allspice; bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly until thick; remove from heat.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well until cheese has melted.
- In the bottom of the greased casserole dish, sprinkle 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
- Then evenly spread in about 2 cups cooked spaghetti.
- Top with 2 cups of cooked ground beef mixture, then 1 cup of cream sauce.
- Repeat the layers.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup bread crumbs with 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
GREEK SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Greek Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bill Woodward
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325. Prepare the spaghetti noodles as directed on the package and drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet and sweat the onion and bell pepper until they are soft. Chop the tomatoes and add them and the liquid from the can to the sauce. Add the mushrooms and black olives and bring to a simmer for five minutes.
- Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and the milk.
- Grease a 9"x13" pan. Add half of the spaghetti noodles, half of the sauce, half of the cheese, and half of the mushroom soup. Repeat for a second layer.
- Bake 40 minutes at 325.
MAKEOVER GREEK SPAGHETTI
"My hot dish recipe is delicious but not very healthy," writes Melanie Dalbec of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. "I would love it if you could make it over." This comforting version offers all of the goodness you'd expect from a casserole with nearly 60 percent less fat than Melanie's original recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return spaghetti to saucepan. Stir in the chicken, spinach, soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, onion, green pepper, pimientos and lemon-pepper. , In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bouillon. Pour over spaghetti mixture and mix well. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray (dish will be full). Top with mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GREEK SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- Saute onions and peppers in butter. Add mushrooms and olives. Add tomatoes and simmer. Add 1/3 can water to cream of mushroom soup. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Grease 9 x 13 casserole dish. Layer1/2 spaghette,1/2 sauteed mixture,1/2 mushroom shoup and 1 pkg. of cheese. Repeat layers. Bake in 350 degree oven until bubbly To make it even more "greekish" add some feta in there too. ENJOY and let me know what you think.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the tomatoes and olive oil, as they will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the spaghetti. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- If you can't find Greek kefalotyri cheese, you can substitute Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Serve the spaghetti immediately, topped with grated kefalotyri cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the sausage and add more vegetables, such as chopped zucchini, bell pepper, or mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Greek spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor from the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, and the sausage adds a nice richness. The spaghetti is also a good source of fiber and protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Greek spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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