Pasta with feta Traditional
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Pasta with feta Traditional
35 minutes total
Baked feta pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that has taken the Internet by storm. This recipe combines the tangy flavour of feta cheese with the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and the richness of pasta, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, baked feta pasta is sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this irresistible pasta dish!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Penne Rigate |
| 650g | Cherry tomatoes, in mixed colours |
| 150g | Feta cheese |
| 150g | zucchini, diced in 1cm cubes |
| 40g | Pistachio, roughly chopped (or grated lemon zest) |
| 20ml | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 2 | slices lemon, 1/2 cm thick |
| 10 | Basil leaves |
| 5g | Fresh oregano, freshly chopped |
| TIP | Salt and pepper, to taste |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200° C and bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Step 2
Place zucchini, tomatoes, lemon and oregano in a baking dish, season with salt, pepper and half the olive oil. Place feta right in the middle of the dish. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- zucchini
- tomatoes
- lemon
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- feta cheese
Step 3
Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. One minute before pasta is fully cooked add half cup of cooking liquid to feta and vegetable mixture, and with the help of a spoon smash the cheese and stir together.
- pasta
Step 4
Fold in drained pasta, mix well, add basil and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil.
- basil
Step 5
Top with pistachios before serving (or grated lemon zest if preferred).
- pistachios
Tip
In conclusion, baked feta pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy and tangy flavour, it is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how delicious and satisfying baked feta pasta can be?