Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our comprehensive guide to preparing the delectable dish, "Greek Penne." This pasta dish combines the essence of Greek cuisine with the comforting familiarity of penne pasta, resulting in a culinary masterpiece. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating an authentic Greek Penne recipe, taking you through the selection of the finest ingredients, the art of balancing flavors, and the techniques for achieving pasta perfection. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary enthusiast seeking new horizons, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create an unforgettable Greek Penne dish that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the Aegean Sea.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN
This is one of my favorite 'stand by' recipes. I keep the ingredients on hand to make a quick, delicious, satisfying meal.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.7 calories, Carbohydrate 96.2 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 826.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
GREEK-STYLE PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, FETA, AND DILL
Categories Pasta Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Summer Dill Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Set tomato mixture aside.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add hot pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
GREEK CHICKEN PENNE
It's hard to believe a recipe this speedy could create such fresh, mouthwatering Mediterranean flavors. -Dawn Frihauf, Fort Morgan, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the artichokes, tomato, cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with oregano if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
ATHENA'S LEMON GREEK PENNE PASTA
Make and share this Athena's Lemon Greek Penne Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and then stir in 1 oz oil to coat pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan over low heat, then add heavy cream. Increase heat to medium-high stirring occasionally and when the mixture begins to bubble, add in the Parmesan cheese and blend until the cheese has melted. Add in lemon juice and lemon zest and stir. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well. Bring sauce back to just under a boil and then serve. You may wish to garnish your pasta dish with some additional Parmesan cheese, parsley, or even a couple of capers. This dish does not re-heat well, so plan on enjoying this dish in one setting.
FETA & HERB "GREEK SALAD" PENNE
Pasta and the ultimate diner salad mash-up. All the familiar flavors of your favorite salad pair with penne to make a satisfying weeknight dinner. A drizzle of creamy feta herb dressing brings all the ingredients together.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned and the tomatoes are just warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette.
GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN
Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Greece. This recipe was adapted from a cooking website's newsletter.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Using a large skillet and over medium-high heat melt butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter and cook for 2 minutes. Stirring occasionally, add chicken and continue cooking until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, begin adding drained and chopped artichoke hearts, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the chicken. Cook until heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, serve warm.
MAKEOVER GREEK CHICKEN PENNE
You'll love the big flavors in this hearty pasta dish that's been lightened up. It's perfect paired with a salad.-Susan Stetzel Gainesville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to the pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drain pasta; add to the pan and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
"GREEK SALAD" PENNE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot; cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula and oregano until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the feta and drizzle with olive oil.
PENNE PASTA SALAD GREEK STYLE
Make and share this Penne Pasta Salad Greek Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by peterjanet72
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
- Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.
SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE
Enjoy a cheesy Mediterranean slow cooked dinner featuring pasta, ground beef andspinach.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
- In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg
GREEK-STYLE PENNE WITH LAMB, PARSNIPS, TOMATOES, AND CINNAMON
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Lamb Pasta Tomato Sauté Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Parsnip Healthy Cinnamon Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and parsnips and sauté until slightly softened and deep golden brown around edges, about 9 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add lamb and sautéuntil no longer pink, breaking up with back of spoon, about 2 minutes. Stir in cinnamon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes with juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add lamb mixture and enough cooking liquid to moisten; toss. Add parsley. Transfer to plates and sprinkle with feta.
GREEK CHICKEN PENNE PASTA
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet melt butter until sizzling; add onion and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add chicken. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown ( 5 to 6 minutes). Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients; toss gently. Cook until heated through (2 to 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper if desired.
GREEK STYLE PENNE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Greek Style Penne Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by akcooker
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into small cubes; saute until just cooked through.
- Sprinkle seasonings over top, stir to distribute evenly and add canned tomatoes and sauce.
- Stir to deglaze and bring sauce to simmer while cooking pasta.
- Bring large pot of water to boil; stir in penne and cook until al dente, approximately 9-10 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Stir egg and 1/2 of feta cheese together; add to pasta.
- Layer pasta in casserole dish or 8 x 12 inch baking pan sprayed with cooking oil spray.
- Pour sauce over top (sauce will be thin and will settle throughout pasta).
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned on top.
GREEK PENNE
Make and share this Greek Penne recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Maine-iac
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Start cooking pasta in large pot of boiling water.
- In skillet, add 3 tsp olive oil and cook garlic slightly.
- Add pine nuts and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and tomatoes and cook 3 minutes.
- In a bowl combine cheeses, add oregano, salt, and pepper.
- When pasta is cooked, add ½ to large bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Add remaining pasta and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Toss well.
- Add spinach mixture to pasta and toss.
- Add cheese mixture and toss.
- Top with parmesan cheese to taste.
GREEK PENNE
Here's an easy dish that always gets compliments. The feta cheese and pine nuts give this pasta its Greek nature. I've reduced the fat by mixing in fat-free cottage cheese.
Provided by Dedee Royale
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, add 3 teaspoons of the olive oil and heat gently.
- Add onion, garlic and pine nuts and cook till onions are translucent.
- Stir in drained spinach, tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add wine and water. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, blend feta cheese and cottage cheese with a pastry blender.
- Place drained pasta into skillet and heat, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss.
- Add cheese mixture, spinach mixture, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and toss again.
- Heat for about 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately into plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.
GREEK PENNE PASTITSIO
Categories Lamb Casserole/Gratin Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- For the casserole, cook penne in a pot of boiling salted water, 2 minutes less than package directions, drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add lamb, olives, pepperoncini, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and some red pepper flakes; cook, breaking up chunks of lamb with a wooden spoon, until cooked through; about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze skillet with wine; cook until evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes. Season sauce with salt and black pepper, stir in penne, then transfer to prepared dish.
- For the béchamel, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then add cloves; simmer until thickened; 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl, add 1/2 cup milk mixture to eggs, then whisk back into milk mixture. Stir in feta and parsley; season béchamel with salt and black pepper. Pour béchamel over penne mixture. Bake pastitsio until bubbly and top is golden, 35 to 40 minutes; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
GREEK PENNE PASTA SALAD
I saw this salad in the Deli section at the grocery store for $5.99 a pound. My husband loved it, and I decided to make my own. Since then every family picnic we have I am asked to bring this.
Provided by GLENDA VANEVERY
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until soft, (do not cook el dente) Rinse well with cold water and shake out excess water.
- 2. Combine all other ingredients, adding cheese last. Add 1 bottle of dressing, and mix well. I put down 2 bottles in the ingredients section, because I always add more then 1 bottle. Chill. Prior to serving stir salad well, to mix dressing at the bottom of the bowl.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken or shrimp.
- Add a variety of vegetables to the pasta, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Use a flavorful cheese, such as feta, Parmesan, or Asiago.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or yogurt.
- Be sure to season the pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
Greek penne is a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a new pasta dish to try, give Greek penne a try. You won't be disappointed!
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