Name: Barilla Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Penne Rigate pasta; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 medium-sized zucchini, diced small; 2 pts multicolour cherry tomatoes; 3 slices lemon, 1/8 inch thick; 8 oz feta cheese (1 block); 1 tbsp fresh oregano; 15 leaves fresh basil, torn; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and roughly chopped; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini

35 minutes

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Chef Lorenzo Boni puts an elegant twist on the viral TikTok baked feta pasta recipe, elevating it with premium Barilla Penne pasta and fresh ingredients. With the addition of crunchy pistachio nuts, crisp zucchini and aromatic herbs, every bite is bursting with flavour. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is perfect for your next gathering with family or friends!

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Penne Rigate pasta

4 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

2medium-sized zucchini, diced small

2 ptsmulticolour cherry tomatoes

3slices lemon, 1/8 inch thick

8 ozfeta cheese (1 block)

1 tbspfresh oregano

15leaves fresh basil, torn

1/4 cuppistachio nuts, shelled and roughly chopped

To tasteSalt and black pepper

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 400°F and bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Place zucchini, tomatoes, lemon and oregano in a baking dish. Season with salt, pepper and 2 tbsp olive oil. Place feta right in the centre, bake for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook Barilla Penne pasta according to package directions. 1 minute before pasta is ready, add 1/2 cup cooking water to freshly baked feta, and with a spoon smash the cheese.

Step 4

Drain Barilla Penne pasta, then mix well with veggies. Stir in basil, drizzle with remaining oil and combine well again.

Step 5

Top with pistachios before serving.

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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