Hilopites | Lemony Greek Pasta

hilopites

💰Cheaper: pasta

Pasta is more widely available and can be used as a substitute.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive while still providing creaminess.

red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can provide sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Chop up 1 onion into small pieces.

Heat 1/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sweat it without browning.

Smash and chop 1 clove of garlic and add it to the pot.

Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Add 2 cups of hilopites to the pot.

Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Cook the hilopites for about 4-5 minutes until fluffy.

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the pot and stir.

Serve in a bowl and optionally top with grated mizithra cheese.

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