Description
A modern twist on the viral baked feta pasta trend combining creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and tender Palmini pasta for a satisfying Mediterranean dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans Palmini pasta, drained and rinsed
- 1 block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble the Ingredients by placing the block of feta in the center of a baking dish and surrounding it with cherry tomatoes, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning.
- Bake for 25 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Prepare the Palmini Noodles by rinsing under cold water or boiling briefly.
- Combine and Serve by mashing baked tomatoes and feta together and tossing with Palmini pasta, fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Rinse Palmini noodles thoroughly to remove briny flavor. Experiment with different cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg