Baked Feta Vegetable Pasta (Print Version)

Creamy feta with roasted vegetables tossed with pasta and fresh herbs for an easy, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

01 - 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
02 - 1 zucchini, sliced
03 - 1/2 sweet onion, diced
04 - 4 cloves garlic, whole

→ Oils and Seasonings

05 - 1/2 cup olive oil
06 - 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - Kosher salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Cheeses

10 - 1 block feta cheese, drained
11 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Pasta

12 - 1 pound pasta

→ Herbs

13 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini, diced onion, and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper.
02 - Position the drained feta cheese block in the center of the vegetables. Season the feta with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tomatoes burst and feta softens. Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake an additional 10 minutes, allowing the feta to develop a light golden crust.
03 - While vegetables and feta are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
04 - After baking, remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, mash the softened feta and garlic into the roasted vegetables to create a creamy sauce.
05 - Add drained pasta directly to the baking dish. Toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to adjust sauce consistency if necessary.
06 - Garnish the pasta with chopped fresh basil and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - For added flavor depth, finish with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil just before serving.
02 - Cooking pasta until just al dente ensures ideal texture when combined with the warm sauce.

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