Description
This High Protein Baked Feta Pasta with Hidden Veggies is a creamy, delicious, and healthy twist on the viral baked feta pasta. Packed with protein and blended vegetables, it’s a wholesome meal that’s easy to make and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 block (200g) feta cheese
- 200g (about 7 oz) chickpea pasta or high-protein pasta of choice
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the feta block in the center and surround it with chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and feta. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and paprika.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Transfer the baked feta and vegetables to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Mix the sauce with cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the chickpea pasta with any high-protein or gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust spice level by omitting or increasing chili flakes.
- Great for meal prep – store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
