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Spanakopita Pasta: A Twist on a Greek Classic

Spanakopita is a beloved Greek dish known for its savory blend of spinach, feta, and herbs, often wrapped in crispy filo dough. But what if you could enjoy all those flavors in a fraction of the time? Enter Spanakopita Pasta—combining the freshness of spinach, tangy feta, aromatic dill, and a touch of lemon, this dish brings you the comfort of a creamy pasta sauce inspired by carbonara, ready in just 20 minutes!

8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta)
4 tbsp butter, divided
3 green onions, sliced
12-16 oz frozen spinach
2 eggs
6 oz feta, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/4 tsp black pepper
Juice & zest of 1 lemon

Directions:
1. Cook pasta until nearly al dente.
2. Sauté green onions in butter, add spinach, and cook until liquid evaporates.
3. Combine eggs, feta, dill, lemon zest, and pepper.
4. Add pasta, egg mixture, and pasta water to spinach. Cook until thickened.
5. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Top with feta.

Prep Time: 10 min
Kcal: 484 per serving