Penne with Vegetables and Baked Feta

by hbhs07, posted in Healthy Recipes

One of the easiest ways to prepare dinner on lazy weeknights is to cook pasta. Adding vegetables to this dish makes it a healthier and more attractive option. So, if you are a pasta lover, try our delicious penne with vegetables and baked feta recipe and enjoy.

Penne with Vegetables and Baked Feta

Penne with Vegetables and Baked Feta

Serves: 4

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 500 g penne pasta
  • 150 g Danish feta cheese
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 150 g corn kernels
  • 1 small capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbs extra virgin oil
  • ½ lemon juice
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve
  • ½ cup green stuffed olives, to serve

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C.  Line a large baking dish with baking paper.

Empty rectangular ceramic baking dish lined with parchment paper on wooden table

Step 2

Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Step 3

Place the feta in the centre of the baking dish. Arrange the tomatoes, corn, capsicum, and onion around the feta, evenly, over the base of the baking dish. Drizzle half of the oil over the feta and vegetables. Bake for 30 minutes or until feta is lightly golden brown. Add the zucchini and bake until just tender.

Feta and vegetables in lined square baking dish

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of filtered salted water according to the package directions. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.

Bowl of penne pasta with tomato sauce, garnished with chopped basil and grated cheese

Step 5

Roughly crush the feta with a fork and transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the pasta, lemon juice, reserved cooking liquid, and the remaining oil to the feta mixture. Gently fold until combined.

Step 6

Divide the pasta mixture among the serving plates, and sprinkle with Parmesan and olives.

Penne with Vegetables and Baked Feta

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with fresh mint leaves
  • Serve with fresh parsley leaves

Tips:

  • Use pasta of your choice
  • Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.