Traditional Baked Feta Pasta
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Traditional Baked Feta Pasta
45 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 flavor 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
| 320 g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Penne rigate |
| 20 ml | E.V.O.O , divided |
| 150g (1,5) | medium size zucchini, 1 cm diced |
| 650 g | multicolor cherry tomatoes |
| 2 slices ½ cm thick | lemon |
| 150 g | feta cheese, whole |
| 40 g | pistachio, roughly chopped |
| 5 g | fresh oregano, roughly chopped |
| 10 leaves | basil, torn |
| to taste | Salt 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.
Tip
Grated lemon zest on the dish for topping instead of pistachios
Tip
: 1 chicken breast (300 gr) diced
Method
Step 1
Here are 5 easy steps to cook a delicious bake feta pasta:
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200° C and bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Step 3
Place zucchini, tomatoes, lemon and oregano in a baking dish, season with salt, pepper and half E.V.O, place feta right in the center. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- zucchini
- tomatoes
- lemon
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- feta cheese
Step 4
Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. One minute before pasta is fully cooked add half cup of cooking liquid to feta veggies mixture, and with the help of a spoon smash the cheese and stir.
- pasta
Step 5
Fold in drained pasta, mix well, add basil and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil.
- basil
Step 6
Top with pistachios before serving.
- pistachios
Passive cooking
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Penne Rigate N°73
Penne Rigate are loved everywhere in Italy, where the name is changed according to different regions. For example, in Umbia they are called "spole" and in the south "maltagliati". A cultural phenomenon, well renowned for their versatility, they solve every situation, even the most unexpected one: from a last minute pasta dish with friends, to the most traditional family reunion with an enormous hot dish of Penne all' Arrabbiata or with ragu'.
- Shape Penne Rigate
- Cook time 11 mins
- Pack size 500g
- Range Classic Blue Box