Description
Spanakopita Pasta, or Spanakopasta, is a delightful fusion of traditional Greek spanakopita flavors and comforting pasta. This dish features a creamy spinach and feta filling, all wrapped in tender spaghetti for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced green onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until any excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, crumbled feta, dill, black pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Add the cooled spinach mixture and cooked spaghetti to the egg and feta mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle it over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For fresh spinach, use about 6 cups, chopped. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach if using fresh. This dish can be refrigerated and reheated.
- 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, spinach pasta, feta pasta