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Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables

Delicious Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables for Quick Comfort

Master the art of Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables—a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 Vegetables
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Feta
  • 8 oz feta cheese block, not crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for seasoning feta
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning feta
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta short shapes preferred
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini, chopped onion, minced garlic, and olive oil in a baking dish. Season with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Make a well in the center of the vegetable mixture and place a block of feta cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Boil salted water and cook chosen pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven and mash the feta into the roasted vegetables until creamy.
  8. Add the drained pasta into the baking dish and toss until well combined, adding reserved pasta water as necessary.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables based on preference and seasonal availability.

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