Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place feta on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- While feta bakes, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with vegetables and transfer to serving plates.
- Top the pasta with the baked feta cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for variety.
- For a vegan option, replace feta with plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Boiling, Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg