Skordomakarona Santorini Spaghetti

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with Skordomakarona Santorini Spaghetti, a rustic yet elegant dish that brings together Mediterranean staples for a truly unforgettable meal. This recipe features tender spaghetti bathed in a luscious sauce made from ripe tomatoes, golden sautéed garlic, and briny Santorini capers, all delicately balanced with a touch of heat from optional chili flakes. Fresh parsley adds a burst of aromatic freshness, while crumbled feta cheese offers a creamy, tangy finish. Perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired dinner, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and serves four. Whether you're dreaming of the sunlit shores of Santorini or simply looking for a satisfying vegetarian pasta dish, Skordomakarona delivers bold, authentic Greek flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 100 ml olive oil
• 8 pieces garlic cloves
• 300 grams tomatoes
• 50 grams Santorini capers
• 20 grams fresh parsley
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Thinly slice the garlic cloves and sauté in the olive oil until golden and fragrant, taking care not to burn them.

Step 5

Finely chop the tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down into a sauce.

Step 6

Rinse the Santorini capers to remove excess salt, then add them to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh parsley and crumble the feta cheese.

Step 10

Plate the spaghetti and top with the parsley, feta cheese, and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy this traditional Greek dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(996.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1870.4

Total Fat 121.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 5013.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 661.0mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1234.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 32.5%