Greek Pasta With Parsley Lemon And Feta Recipes

GREEK PASTA WITH PARSLEY, LEMON, AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Cook them a little bit shorter than what the package recommends b/c they will cook a little more in the pan.
• Heat oil in a wide skillet. Add parsley, lemon zest and juice, oregano, and pepper. Cook over medium heat to wilt parsley (1-2 minutes). Lower heat to keep ingredients warm.
• Drain pasta and put it in the skillet with parsley mixture.
• Crumble in half of the feta. Toss to coat the noodles and cook on low for a couple of minutes until feta begins to melt.
• Optional: You may want to add a little splash (go slow!) heavy cream to help thicken and just coat the noodles with a little more creaminess.
• Serve and top with remaining feta. Garnish with lemon slices.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

GREEK SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 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.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Pound chicken breasts slightly and place in shallow casserole or in plastic zip-lock bag, and cover with marinade. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
• Discard marinade. Heat oil in skillet and saute chicken until tender. Slice and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt 2 T butter; blend in flour and salt to create a roux. Add mustard and slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. In small bowl, mix egg yolk, lemon peel and lemon juice together. Whisk a small amount of roux into egg mixture. Then whisk egg mixture into roux and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add dill and parsley. When parsley wilts, stir in sour cream.
• Add 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup of the egg sauce and feta cheese to cooked pasta; stir well. Place in greased 9X13 casserole, and top with sliced chicken breasts, remaining sauce and Muenster cheese. Broil until cheese is golden.