Description
A delicious and nutritious baked feta pasta dish loaded with fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and feta, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and stir the vegetables and feta together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the baking dish, mixing well to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Healthy Baked Feta Pasta, Baked Feta, Pasta with Vegetables, Mediterranean Pasta Recipe