Greek Style Spaghetti
A Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish with either a spiced meat sauce (Makaronia me Kima) or a vegetable version with feta, olives, and fresh basil. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- For the meat version: Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned. Stir in cinnamon, allspice, oregano, sugar, and bay leaf.
- Pour in red wine and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, and let it simmer for 25 minutes until thickened.
- For the veggie version: Sauté garlic in olive oil in a separate skillet, then add cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Add lemon juice, fresh basil, and crumbled feta. Stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- For both versions: Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with extra feta and fresh basil for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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