Description
Experience a burst of flavor with Fresh Zucchini Baked Feta Pasta, a vibrant dish that combines creamy feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender zucchini. This delightful pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering a unique twist on traditional pasta recipes. The roasted feta melts beautifully into the vegetables, creating a rich and savory sauce that coats your chosen pasta perfectly. With minimal prep time and the option to customize with your favorite veggies, this meal is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese block
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 small zucchini (chopped)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz orecchiette pasta
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a casserole dish, combine feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and zucchini is tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine baked ingredients with cooked pasta, adding reserved water if needed for creaminess. Finish with lemon juice and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg