Greatest Greek Spaghetti Recipe
Delicious Greek Spaghetti Recipe
Greek Spaghetti
Greek Spaghetti
If your looking for an easy pasta recipe that's incredibly delicious, look no further. This is one of my new favorite dishes I recently found online. Even my pickiest eaters love this Greek Pasta recipe.
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Ingredients for Greek Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Tomatoes, Cut into 1/2 inch Pieces
- 1/2 Cup Kalamata or Plain Black Olives, Pitted
- 1/4 Pound Colby Jack, Mozzarella or Feta Cheese, Cubed
- 3 Tablespoons Capers (optional), Drained
- 3 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Herbs of Choice: Ex: Basil, Tarragon, Chives, Thyme, Fresh is Best
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 3/4 Pound or 1 Large Box Spaghetti
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
Directions for Greek Spaghetti
Directions for Greek Spaghetti
- In large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, cheese, capers, parsley, other herbs of choice, salt & pepper.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook spaghetti until soft-about 12 to 15 minutes-Drain.
- In a medium frying pan, heat olive oil over moderately low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and garlic oil to the tomato and herb mixture. Toss to coat.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled; depending on the season and your preference. My family enjoys both. Enjoy!
Origin of Pasta
Noodles existed in Asia long before Polo’s trip to China. Archaeologists believe that central Asia is most likely the first area to have produced noodles thousands of years ago. From Asia, it traveled westward. The way it reached Europe is unclear, though there are many theories—some believe that nomadic Arabs are responsible for bringing early forms of pasta westward. Once it reached the Mediterranean the process was refined, and durum wheat became the ingredient of choice for pasta flour because of its high gluten content and long shelf life. When durum wheat pasta is dried, it lasts indefinitely, making it a very convenient food to store. Over time, because of pasta’s affordability, shelf life, and versatility, it became firmly rooted in Italian culture. The warm Mediterranean climate of Italy is suited to growing fresh vegetables and herbs, which meant that Italians could get creative with a delicious variety of pasta sauces. Tomato-based sauces emerged as a favorite complement to pasta, and tomatoes remain the most popular ingredient in pasta sauce today.
Early Spanish settlers were among the first to bring pasta to America. Believe it or not, it was Thomas Jefferson that helped give pasta an initial push into popularity. During an extended stay in Paris from 1784-1789, Jefferson ate what he called macaroni… back then, the word could have referred to any shape of pasta. He enjoyed the dish so much that he returned to America with two cases in tow. When his supply ran out, he sent for reinforcements via a friend from Naples. Source: PBS-thehistorykitchen
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© 2014 Linda Rogers
Comments
Hi Linda, your Greek pastas dish is mouth watering. I love Greek food combinations. Feta cheese and Kalamata olives, yummy. Thanks for sharing. I voted up, awesome, and gave it 4.8 stars (only because that was all it would let me) and pinned it.
Blessings to you.
Sounds different than what I am used to but I would like to try it.
So very cool Linda! Thank you for sharing this delicious idea with pasta. yummmm-mmmy~ :-)) Now, you went and made me hungry! :-)) Shared, and Up for sure!
Hugs and looking forward to reading your other dish from a couple months ago.
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Oh my goodness, this dish includes all my favorite things! Making this treat tonight!
The empty plate says it all, Pasta I love it, and I love this recipe. It is on my shopping list. Thanks for this. Colleen
O I should not have stopped here. I just came home from the store and do not have the ingredients for this on hand. This looks so good. . The flavors and textures surely will do a happy dance in my mouth.
Voted up+++ shared and pinned
Angels are on the way to you this evening ps
I'll be making this recipe for sure. Drooling on myself as I become fixated on your photos. :)
Votes up and sharing. Big thanks.!
Sounds wonderful.I'll bet they do love it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I give 5 stars for this recipe because it's tasty, it's easy to made, it's healthy and it's ready in only 30 minutes. I was looking for a new pasta recipe, and now I find it.
I love it hot; will have to remember to have it cold. Resharing!
I like this recipe and will definitely try it. Sounds simple and tasty with all the ingredients combined.
Yummy.....I love the recipe and spaghetti is my favorite. Thanks for writing and sharing with us. Voted up!
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It looks even more healthier than the Italian Spaghetti Recipe. I like it. The look of it alone, makes me feel peckish. Thanks.
What a wonderful recipe, I just love pasta, we make it home made when we can and have the time. Thanks for a great recipe :) Pinned to my recipe board!
This sounds like a great recipe to try! I would love to use the fresh herbs you mentioned, and love the health benefit received from them, plus the flavor. Thanks so much for sharing this!
I'm Italian so I love pasta. I love this recipe and it looks and sounds delicious. A Greek twist on pasta is something I will be trying as it is good to have a variety of pastas under my belt. LOL! I bet this would be good cold as a pasta salad too. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us. Yummy!
Wow you used a lot of black olives, but vibrant colors
Looks delicious, I'll pin this to me recipe board a surley give it a try :)
This looks wonderful Linda! Are you still around here? Bubbling? RG?
Greek spaghetti sounds like a wonderful family meal. I can see it topped off with lots of laughter, conversation, and satisfaction!
Minne.. this looks so good. I hope I follow the recipe correctly :)
why is it call greek? ANy ingredients that symbolize greek?
This recipe looks and sounds delicious. I love back olives!
Linda, I had fresh parsley (I grow it) but that's the only fresh herb I have right now. I tried growing thyme but the squirrels ate my plants!
Anyway, the dish is fabulous. I'll be making it again for sure. I know why it's become one of your favorites!
Linda, I made this dish for dinner last night. I opted for crumbled feta cheese (although I mistakenly doubled the quantity) and black olives. For the herb mixture I used dried basil leaves and dried thyme (I didn't have fresh) and served it all over angel hair. The flavors of this dish are amazing! However, I found it to be a bit dry. I think next time I make it I'll either forgo draining the capers and olives or I'll add a bit of pasta water to the dish.
Overall, this recipe rates a huge thumbs up from me. It would also make a great cold pasta salad. Just substitute spaghetti for rotini or some other kind of noodle.
Yum, I love Greek! Looks delish!
I do love pasta now and then and this recipe is a great new idea. I think I may even have that very same dish you show here in the last photo!
This looks scrumptious! I answered “Yes” to your poll; I could live on pasta – unfortunately -- and love trying new recipes. Thank you!
I know olives are a staple for Greek food but I just don't like them for some reason. Maybe I will just discard those from the recipe and not tell anyone ;)
I love anything Pasta! so I will definitely give this a try! I am always trying to figure out different ways of eating it, so thanks!
This looks soo good. I love pasta ( gluten free ) I can make this. Thank you Linda..
Mmmmm... looks yummy. I make something similar but have to try this one. Thanks for the great recipe.
Yummy! A must try! Thanks for sharing, Linda :)
wonderful recipe. thanks for sharing. i will be making my version of this as soon as i can assemble all the ingredients. The only thing i would add would be mushrooms. I love them in anything.
This looks like a wonderful recipe. I have copied it to try. Thanks for sharing it. The picture made my mouth water. up and shared.
This looks like a terrific recipe. I definitely have to try it.
You too, Linda! I'll make this with angel hair and feta. Love feta cheese!
Linda, this looks delicious! I love pasta and all the ingredients in this. I'll definitely give it a try!
you are making hungry!!!
Sounds delicious!
My family loves spaghetti and pasta, especially on weekends.
Thanks for sharing the details! Voted up and pinned!
I love pasta and this looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing :)
I think that this greek spaghetti recipe looks absolutely delicioius. I always enjoy trying different recipes that are made differently in other countries. thanks for the recipe.
Wow, I have to try this thanks for sharing looks very tasty
This looks delicious. I will definitely give it a try.
Too bad I have to avoid pasta. Can't eat it as much as I was. Darn health. LOL
Looks easy.. Im gonna try it at home :)
Yes I could eat pasta every day and this sounds so delicious and adding what herbs we like makes it a no fail dish. I am having this really soon! Thanks!
Now that really looks delicious! Bookmarked.
Voted up.
Passing this on to Bev my friend. She will squeal with delight. Thanks...have a great weekend.
I loved this recipe Linda. Will you make it this weekend????
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