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Spanakopita Pasta

Delicious Spanakopita Pasta – Quick Comfort for Any Night

Discover the delightful twist of creamy vegan spanakopita pasta, a quick and comforting meal that satisfies cravings in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 tablespoons Butter can use dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 12 oz Spaghetti substitute with gluten-free pasta if necessary
For the Aromatics
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
For the Spinach Sauce
  • 12 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Feta Cheese, crumbled use vegan feta for a dairy-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 3 cups of pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the same pot, add chopped onion, and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add baby spinach, stirring for about 2 minutes until wilted. Mix in lemon zest, dried dill, and ground black pepper. Add 1 cup of crumbled feta and 2 cups of reserved pasta water, then simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in remaining butter and lemon juice until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved cooking water if too thick.
  5. Fold cooked spaghetti into the creamy spinach sauce, ensuring even coating. Top with remaining feta and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and freeze without feta for longer storage.

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