Description

Spanakopita Pasta, or Spanakopasta, is a delightful fusion of traditional Greek flavors and comforting pasta. This dish features tender spaghetti tossed with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz. spaghetti or any other pasta shape

regular or whole wheat

4 tablespoons butter divided

3 green onions white and green parts

thinly sliced

12–16 oz. frozen spinach or fresh- see notes

2 eggs

6 oz. feta cheese crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and/or other herbs

such as mint

oregano

or parsley

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

juice and zest of one lemon

kosher salt

extra-virgin olive oil and extra herbs for serving

optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then sauté the green onions until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (if using fresh) or heated through (if using frozen), then remove from heat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, feta cheese, dill, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Combine the cooked pasta with the spinach mixture and egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and dot with the remaining butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
Let it cool slightly before serving and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and additional herbs, if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use fresh spinach, which will require a quick cooking time to wilt. Adjust the amount of salt based on the saltiness of your feta cheese.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg

Keywords: Spanakopita Pasta, Spanakopasta, Greek, Pasta Recipes, Spinach, Feta, Baked Pasta