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Baked Feta Pasta

Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Veggies Delight

This Baked Feta Pasta combines creamy feta with roasted vegetables, making for a delightful and easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes opt for ripe ones
  • 1 medium Zucchini can substitute with bell peppers or eggplant
  • 1 medium Onion can swap with shallots for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh garlic preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil use quality extra virgin
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta penne or fusilli work well
For the Feta Mixture
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese block feta brined for perfect melting
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for a kick
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Basil fresh is preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, optional

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine ripe cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Place a block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, watching for the tomatoes to burst and feta to soften.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes until feta is golden.
  6. Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes, reserving ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
  7. Once baked, smash the feta into the vegetables to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Stir in the drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow leftovers to sit overnight in the fridge. This dish also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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