Description
A comforting and nutritious baked pasta dish featuring creamy feta and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or bowtie)
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the feta is golden.
- While the veggies bake, cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Mix everything together, incorporating the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the veggies based on your preferences. For added crunch, consider toasted pine nuts or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg