Skioufichta (Cretan Pasta) with Spinach and Yogurt

This is a delicious skioufichta recipe with spinach & yogurt by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. It’s easy to make, light and vegetarian and goes great for lunch, dinner or even as an appetizer.

Ingredients

• 500 g skioufichta traditional Cretan pasta
• ½ onion cut into thin vertical slices
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 400 g spinach coarsely chopped
• 170 g strained yogurt
• 100 g parmesan grated
• salt
• pepper
• extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Place a pot full of water over high heat. Once boiled, salt and add the skioufichta, boiling 2 minutes less than the time indicated on the package, so that they come out al dente.
• Place a pan over high heat. Once heated, add a little olive oil, the onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, spinach and lower the heat to medium. Sauté, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the spinach loses its moisture.
• Add the skioufichta, season with salt and pepper, stir and remove from heat.
• Add the yogurt, parmesan, stir again and serve warm.

Notes

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