Spaghetti with Feta Zucchini and Mint
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Spaghetti with Feta, Zucchini, and Mint is a quick and elegant pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. This 25-minute recipe combines tender spaghetti with sautéed zucchini, creamy crumbled feta, and refreshing mint for a light yet satisfying meal. A touch of garlic, red chili flakes, and zesty lemon juice adds depth and balance, while the reserved pasta water ties everything together into a silky sauce. Simple to prepare and full of vibrant ingredients, this vegetarian spaghetti recipe is a delicious celebration of summer's best produce and Mediterranean simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 medium zucchini
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 20 grams fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, slice the zucchini thinly into half moons or ribbons using a mandoline or knife.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and set aside.
Finely chop the mint leaves and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and lightly brown.
Season the zucchini with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta and chopped mint leaves.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, garnishing with extra mint leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.6 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 7806 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1351 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
