Baked Feta Pasta Vegetables (Ready-to-Print Version)
Creamy baked feta with roasted vegetables and tender pasta create a flavorful, satisfying dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
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1 medium zucchini, sliced
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1/2 sweet onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Oils and Spices
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
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1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese
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1 block feta cheese, drained
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Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
→ Pasta
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1 pound pasta, any variety
→ Herbs
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini, diced onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
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Create a space in the center of the vegetables and place the block of drained feta cheese there. Optionally drizzle additional olive oil on top.
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Bake for 40 minutes, until vegetables are tender and feta is lightly golden on top.
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While baking, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
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Remove the baking dish from the oven. Stir the softened vegetables and feta together until combined. Add cooked pasta and fresh basil, mixing well. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
# Handy Tips:
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Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency after combining pasta with baked vegetables and feta.