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Roasted Veggie Pasta with Feta

Bold Roasted Veggie Pasta with Feta – A Quick Healthy Treat

Enjoy a delightful roasted veggie pasta with feta, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli or Other Chunky Pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
For the Roasted Veggies
  • 6 oz Block of Feta Creamy and salty, alternatives include goat cheese or Boursin.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Sweetness bursts when roasted.
  • 1 Red Onion Cut into thin wedges; swap for yellow onion if preferred.
  • 2 small Zucchini Diced into ½ inch pieces; alternatives include bell peppers or asparagus.
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper Diced into ½ inch pieces; can mix with other bell pepper colors.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use avocado oil instead.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Sea salt could be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to your taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Can substitute lime juice.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Arugula Spinach can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Arrange feta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and orange bell pepper on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt.
  3. Roast for 15 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta turns golden.
  4. Boil salted water in a large pot, add fusilli and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  5. Combine roasted veggies and feta with cooked fusilli. Add reserved pasta water to coat the pasta.
  6. Add remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and fresh arugula. Toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and leftovers; can be customized with different veggies or proteins like chicken or shrimp.

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