Give your pasta some pizazz by adding signature Greek flavors.
When it comes to cooking, pasta is a universally beloved dish. Too often, however, we tend to limit ourselves to tried and true classic Italian recipes. Delicious though those are, sticking to the basics can make mealtime a rather dull affair. For those brave enough to branch out, infusing your pasta with the flavor and freshness of Greek cuisine enhances your cooking repertoire.
Meat Dishes
If it's a hearty meal you're after, try pairing a well-prepared cut of meat with a flavorful pasta. Pan sear Greek pork sausage and combine it with a mix of blue cheese, Parmesan and oregano. Greek-style lasagna, another meat-based dish made with your choice of beef or lamb, will serve several diners and, with feta, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, makes for a simple but balanced meal.
Vegetarian
Greek vegetarian dishes present an exciting challenge for even the most amateur chef. Discover the richness of fresh, seasoned and carefully prepared vegetables by experimenting with sides such as baked eggplant or cauliflower stifado, which is made with garlic, tomato paste and rosemary, and serve it with your favorite pasta.
Pasta Salads
Few salads excite the palate the way a Greek salad does. The combination of cucumber, feta and olives in mixed greens creates a nuanced blend of sweet, sour and fresh tastes. Add some tricolor fusilli or penne to the mix and you've got one masterpiece of a pasta salad. Be adventurous in your preparation; adding spices such as rosemary or basil will give the salad extra pop.
Seafood Pasta
Surprise the seafood mavens in your life with a uniquely Greek dinner that fuses a traditional pasta with the taste of the sea. Try an octopus and pasta bake that is sure to be the highlight of any dinner party. Slow cook the octopi then season with garlic, chili, cinnamon and all-spice. Serve with macaroni pasta for a healthy meal.
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