Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables transforms common ingredients into an extraordinary vegetarian dish, perfect for any weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vegetables

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with grape tomatoes if preferred.
1 medium Zucchini Alternatives: bell peppers or asparagus.
1 medium Onion Shallots provide a milder taste.
3 cloves Garlic Can use garlic powder as an easy substitute.

For the Sauce

1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great alternative.
8 oz Feta Cheese Choose Greek or Bulgarian feta, avoid pre-crumbled.

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli) Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta can substitute.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste.
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to personal taste.

For the Flavor

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust according to preference.
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit or reduce for a milder flavor.
1/4 cup Fresh Basil Parsley can be used during winter months.
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional, enhances richness.

Equipment

Baking Dish
large pot

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper.
Bake for 30 minutes, watching to ensure vegetables remain juicy.
Increase temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes until feta is golden and tomatoes are wrinkled.
Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Mash the softened feta and mix with roasted vegetables to create a creamy sauce.
Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and mix thoroughly, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep; flavors improve as it sits in the fridge.

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