Greek Spaghetti

Name: Greek Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

"Out of all our recipes for pasta, this simple meatless main dish is our favorite," writes Christa and Holley Hageman from Telford, Pennsylvania. "We can hardly wait for summer to arrive so we can use our garden-fresh tomatoes and minced basil in this recipe." The entree's Mediterranean flair comes from feta cheese, oregano, olive oil and lemon.

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute oregano and garlic in oil for 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Add the tomatoes, green onions, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and lemon juice; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat.
Drain spaghetti and add to tomato mixture. Add 3/4 cup feta cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining feta and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 311 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Greek Spaghetti in Light & Tasty October/November 2004