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Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables

Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables for Cozy Nights

Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables is a vibrant Mediterranean dish combining cheese and roasted veggies for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 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 medium Zucchini Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese Block-style
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Any bite-sized pasta
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a baking dish, toss halved cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and mix gently.
  4. Make space in the center for the block of feta cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, then increase temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  7. Smash the baked feta with a fork and mix thoroughly with the softened roasted vegetables.
  8. Combine the drained pasta with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve hot, topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!

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