Spanakopita pasta (Spanakopasta)

Spanakopita pasta (Spanakopasta)

Quick Spanakopita pasta with fresh herbs, lemon and crispy panko. The perfect weeknight dinner – follow the steps here!

Ingredients

  • spinach
    10.5 oz
  • feta cheese
    5 ¼ oz
  • spaghetti
    9 oz
  • onion
    1
  • garlic
    2 clove
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • dill
    ½ oz
  • parsley
    ½ oz
  • lemon
    1
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • panko breadcrumbs
    2 oz
  • oregano
    1 tsp
  • ground nutmeg
    ¼ tsp
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Finely chop dill and parsley. Melt butter in a large pan and toast the panko over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in the chopped herbs and oregano, season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    Peel and finely dice onion, pell and finely mince garlic. Heat olive oil in the previously used pan, sauté onion for approx. 2–3 min. until translucent, then add garlic and cook approx. 1 min. more. Roughly chop spinach, add in batches to the pan and let wilt while stirring. Season with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving some pasta water. Wash the lemon, finely grate the zest, and then squeeze out the juice.

  4. 4

    Crumble the feta with a fork. Add the cooked spaghetti directly to the spinach in the pan. Stir in half the feta, lemon zest, and some lemon juice, adding reserved pasta water if needed to bind the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, divide the pasta onto plates and top with the crispy herb-panko mixture and remaining feta.

Spanakopita pasta (Spanakopasta)

Spanakopita pasta (Spanakopasta)

20 min2159 cal

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About this Recipe

Spanakopasta: A Fresh Twist on a Greek Classic

Craving the vibrant flavors of Spanakopita but short on time? Get ready to discover Spanakopasta – your new favorite weeknight dinner! This ingenious recipe takes the beloved spinach and feta pie and transforms it into a quick, comforting, and incredibly delicious pasta dish. It's the perfect answer for a vegetarian meal that's both hearty and bursting with fresh flavor.

What makes this Spanakopita pasta truly special is its incredible balance. We combine tender spaghetti with a rich, savory mixture of sautéed spinach, aromatic garlic, and onion. The star of the show, of course, is the creamy, tangy feta cheese, which melts beautifully into the sauce, giving it that unmistakable Greek essence. But we don't stop there! Fresh dill and parsley infuse the dish with bright, herbaceous notes, perfectly complemented by a squeeze of zesty lemon.

The real secret weapon in this easy meal is the crispy, golden panko breadcrumbs. Toasted in butter with a hint of dried oregano and nutmeg, they add a delightful textural contrast that elevates every bite. It’s a bit like the flaky crust of traditional Spanakopita, but faster and simpler to achieve.

This Mediterranean-inspired comfort food is fantastic on its own, but for a complete meal, consider serving it alongside a simple green salad with a light vinaigrette. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the classic flavors of Greece in a fresh, accessible, and utterly delicious way!

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