Description
Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that effortlessly blends the richness of baked feta cheese with the vibrant taste of fresh broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan meal comes together in just 40 minutes. The combination of zesty lemon and fresh basil elevates the dish, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With its colorful presentation and satisfying creaminess, this pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz brick of feta cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut broccoli into quarters.
- In a baking dish, combine broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make space in the center for the feta and drizzle more olive oil on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Once baked, mix roasted broccoli and feta until combined. Gradually add reserved pasta water until you achieve desired creaminess.
- Toss cooked pasta with the mixture and finish with lemon juice, zest, and basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg