If you’re looking for a pasta dish that feels both comforting and refreshingly vibrant, this Greek spaghetti toss is exactly that. It’s a beautiful balance of Mediterranean flavors—tender spaghetti tossed with briny olives, sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy feta, and delicate artichokes, all brought together with a light, herb-infused dressing.

This is one of those recipes I love making when I want something a little different from traditional pasta dishes. It’s bright, flavorful, and feels effortlessly elevated, yet it comes together so easily. Every bite is packed with texture and contrast—the saltiness of the feta, the richness of the artichokes, and the pop of freshness from herbs and citrus.

Perfect for a summer dinner or a casual gathering, this dish brings a little taste of the Mediterranean right to your table.

Now that you’ve seen how effortlessly this dish comes together and how beautifully those Mediterranean flavors shine, it’s time to make it yourself. With simple ingredients and a quick toss, you’ll have a fresh, flavorful pasta ready in no time.

Seves: 6

Ingredients:

12 ounces spaghetti

4 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil

3-4 cloves garlic, minced or you can use a garlic crusher

2 roma tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup kalamata olives

3 tablespoons of capers, drained

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (reserve a little for garnish)

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (feel free to add more for extra spice)

1 small jar of artichokes, chopped (feel free to use either marinated or non-marinated)

5 oz feta cheese, crumbed (reserve a little extra for garnish)

salt & pepper

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to directions on package. Just about 5 minutes before pasta is done, heat up a sauté pan with oil. Once your sauté pan is hot add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté garlic and crushed red pepper flakes until lightly golden and fragrant. Add in tomatoes, olives, capers, artichokes, feta and basil. Cook for about 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti to sauté pan and toss to combine. To serve, transfer spaghetti to a bowl and add the rest of the feta cheese as well as the basil. Enjoy!