Monday's Greek Recipe - Makaronia Olikis me Lahanika kai Ouzo - Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Mixed Vegetables and Ouzo

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Vegetables and Flavoured with Ouzo

Ingredients

1/2 pack whole-wheat spaghetti

1 pack (500gr) mixed vegetables (frozen) or any fresh vegetables to your liking cut in small pieces

4 tbsp  extra virgin Greek olive oil

1 onion cut in thin rings

2-3 cloves garlic

1/2  cup ouzo

grated halloumi cheese

salt and pepper

Onion cut in thin rings, garlic, and whole-wheat spaghetti

Ouzo and Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil

Simmer for about 15 minutes, then add the the ouzo

Serve with grated halloumi cheese

Directions 

• If you use frozen vegetables, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.
•  Heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic until wilted.
• Add the vegetables and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Stir gently and add the ouzo. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper
  
• Boil the whole-wheat spaghetti al dente (5-6 minutes)
• Strain and add it to the vegetables.
  
• Mix and serve with grated halloumi cheese                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  

Comments

[Stefania]

This sounds like a great healthy meal. I'm sure my kids will love this but I don't think they will like brown spaghetti. I'll try it with normal spaghetti. I think it will be just as delicious.

[Christina]

I love all sorts of pasta and you've just given me a great idea for lunch today. I'm off to buy some halloumi.

[Anastasia]

You can replace halloumi with parmesan or mizithra. Halloumi, however, gives this kind of spaghetti a very special flavour. Enjoy your meal.
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[Lisa A]

Buonasera Anastasia. You know that my country is very famous for all kind of pasta which I cook it 2-3 times a week. I have a recipe which it is like your. I make spaghetti with vegetables, garlic, tomato sauce, white wine and fresh cream. But is the first time I hear this greek spaghetti. I will try to do it. I only hope to find halloumi cheese and ouzo in my town.

[Jafar]

This dish sounds delicious!!!

[Laura]

This is one of the best Greek recipes you've posted! Everyone in my family loves pasta and I'm sure they will like this amazing Greek spaghetti. I'll only remove the garlic because my son doesn't like it at all. Have a very good night.

[Alexia M]

Oh how I love pasta and halloumi!! Cooking spaghetti is a practical and fast idea for dinner when I come home from work. But the recipes I know are very fattening. They have lots of fresh cream and cheeses. Definitely, your suggestion sounds much healthier. I've bookmarked the recipe to give it a try on Friday night.

[Jim]

Sounds delicious! I wish I could have some of your Greek spaghetti.