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Feta & Roasted Veggie Pasta Recipe

Creamy Feta & Roasted Veggie Pasta Recipe in 30 Minutes

This Feta & Roasted Veggie Pasta Recipe offers vibrant Mediterranean flavors and is quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fusilli pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Roasted Veggies
  • 8 ounces Feta cheese Opt for block feta.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Or substitute with other small tomatoes.
  • 1 Zucchini Tender crunch.
  • 1 Red onion Can substitute with yellow onion.
  • 1 Bell pepper Choose colorful ones.
For the Final Touch
  • 2 cups Arugula Can substitute with spinach or kale.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice For brightness.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Cracked black pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange a block of creamy feta in the center of the baking sheet, surrounded by halved cherry tomatoes, chopped zucchini, red onion, and sliced bell pepper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the veggies and feta, then sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the feta is golden.
  5. While the veggies are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli pasta until al dente, typically around 8-10 minutes.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the roasted veggie mixture with the drained fusilli pasta and add fresh arugula and lemon juice.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can freeze this pasta for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or olive oil if needed.

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