June 3, 2024

Ep 76:Veggie-Packed Feta Pasta Delight: A Nutritious One-Pan Wonder

Ep 76:Veggie-Packed Feta Pasta Delight: A Nutritious One-Pan Wonder
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Season 2

Let's whip up a delicious and simple one-pan meal of roasted veggies, creamy feta, and brown rice pasta, perfect for a nutritious and hassle-free dinner.

Veggie-Packed Feta Pasta DelightIngredients:

  • 1 block feta cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half or whole if small)
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts (drained and quartered)
  • 1 zucchini (cut into chunks)
  • 1 yellow squash (cut into chunks)
  • 1 carrot (peeled and thinly sliced on the bias)
  • 1 handful baby spinach (triple washed)
  • 1/2 onion sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (with a bit of oil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (Celtic sea salt, kosher salt, or Himalayan salt)
  • Fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • Fresh basil (chiffonade)
  • Dried herb blend (basil, thyme, oregano, chili spice)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz brown rice pasta (farfalle, cooked)
  • Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Prepare Veggies:

    • In a large roasting pan, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
    • Add the cherry tomatoes (sliced or whole), artichoke hearts, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot around the feta.
    • Toss in the handful of baby spinach and spread the sun-dried tomatoes (along with a bit of their oil) over the mixture.

  3. Seasoning:

    • Sprinkle the entire mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add fresh chopped rosemary and basil chiffonade over the top.
    • Sprinkle the dried herb blend over the veggies and feta.
    • Drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture.

  4. Roasting:

    • Cover the roasting pan with parchment paper.
    • Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour until the vegetables are soft and the feta is creamy.

  5. Combine with Pasta:

    • While the veggies and feta are roasting, cook the brown rice pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water.
    • Once roasted, remove the parchment paper and mix the melted feta with the roasted veggies.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, mixing everything together. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.

  6. Finishing Touches:

    • Grate Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and veggie mixture.
    • If desired, add a splash of heavy cream for extra creaminess.
    • Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.

  7. Serve:

    • Serve immediately, enjoying the blend of creamy feta, roasted veggies, and hearty brown rice pasta.
  • Add cooked shrimp or another protein if desired.
  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and Parmesan, and increase the nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.

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