Description
This Feta & Roasted Veggie Pasta recipe combines tender roasted vegetables with creamy feta cheese and perfectly cooked penne pasta for a flavorful and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired main course. It’s easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Pasta & Cheese
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings & Others
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare and season vegetables: Toss the sliced zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well coated.
- Roast the vegetables: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Cook the pasta: While vegetables roast, cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Combine pasta and vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the hot pasta with the roasted vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the feta melts slightly and the mixture is well combined.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then sprinkle the pasta with chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta if you prefer a milder flavor.
- For added protein, try adding cooked chicken to the dish.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
