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Skioufichta (Cretan Pasta) with Spinach and Yogurt
Skioufichta are traditional handmade Cretan pasta which are made with whole-wheat flour, water, salt and olive oil or butter.
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
Related: Popular Traditional Cretan Foods Related: Kalitsounia (Cretan Cheese Pies)
Related: Hortopita: Greek Greens Pie Related: Greek Cheese & Spinach Pie (Spanakotiropita)
Key facts
- Who: Cretan · Chef Giorgos Tsoulis
