Creating a List of Easy Greek Pasta-Based Dishes

[knicks_fan87]

I’m trying to put together a list of easy Greek pasta-based dishes to cook at home and would love your input. I’m looking for recipes that are rooted in Greek tradition but simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

So far, I’ve got classics like pastitsio, makaronia me kima (Greek meat sauce with spaghetti), and kritharaki me kotopoulo (orzo with chicken). I'm also curious about more regional or lesser-known dishes, like anything from Crete or the islands that features pasta.

Do you know of any vegetarian options or seafood-based pasta dishes that are typically Greek? Bonus points if they use ingredients like feta, olives, or fresh herbs!

Would love to hear of any dish names, recipes, etc that you want to share. Thanks!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Love this idea — Greek pasta dishes are comfort food at its finest! You’ve already nailed a few essentials. For something different, try hilopites me manitaria — traditional egg pasta (hilopites) with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a splash of cream or grated kefalotyri. It’s super cozy and vegetarian.

From the islands, especially the Cyclades, you’ll find makaronia me thalassina — pasta with mixed seafood in a tomato-garlic-wine sauce. Add a crumble of feta and parsley on top!

Another favorite: spaghetti with anthotyro, lemon zest, and mint. It’s light, fresh, and deeply Greek. You can also do orzo with shrimp, feta, and ouzo — sauté the shrimp with garlic, deglaze with ouzo, then mix with cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta.

Cretan-style pasta often includes staka (goat butter), but you can make a simple version with olive oil, mizithra cheese, and fresh herbs. So easy, yet packed with flavor!