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Best Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables Recipe

Best Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables Recipe

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delectable Best Baked Feta Pasta with Vegetables recipe. Bursting with flavors from roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and a creamy feta cheese sauce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Vegetable Mixture:

  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 block feta cheese, drained
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and garlic with olive oil in a baking dish. Season with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bake the Feta and Vegetables: Place feta in the center of the vegetables, season, and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 450°F and bake for 10 more minutes.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Smash feta and vegetables together until creamy.
  5. Combine and Finish the Dish: Toss drained pasta with feta mixture. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top with basil and parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can customize the vegetables in this dish based on your preferences.
  • Feel free to add other herbs or spices to enhance the flavors.

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Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Pasta Dish