Baked Feta Pasta 2.0: Discover the Flavor Explosion!
A delicious and upgraded version of the classic baked feta pasta, featuring caramelized onions for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 300g pasta of choice
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the feta cheese in the center and surround it with sliced onions and minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and vegetables, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the feta is soft and the onions are caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once the feta and onions are done, remove from the oven and mix everything together, adding the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of pasta water when mixing.
- Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg