05/29/2026
Ever wondered how to elevate spaghetti night from ordinary to extraordinary? 🍝✨
Get ready to impress with this Greek Spaghetti recipe that’s bursting with flavors and so easy to whip up!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives (sliced)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- Optional* fresh chopped basil or parsley (for garnish)
Let’s cook:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and toss the spaghetti with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the diced onions until soft.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook until softened.
5. Toss in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Add kalamata olives, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked spaghetti, using the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen it up.
8. Gently fold in the feta cheese and fresh sliced basil.
9. Garnish with extra basil or parsley if desired and serve!
Pro tip: For an extra flavor kick, drizzle a bit more olive oil before serving!
Would you try this Greek Spaghetti tonight? 😍👇
