Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

Penne tossed with oven-roasted zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, red onion, lemon, herbs, and crumbled feta.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Prepare the zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic as described in the ingredient list.

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 300.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 12.0 gr Garlic, 150.0 gr Red Onion, 250.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Toss the prepared zucchini, bell peppers, and onion with 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, the oregano, and black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: baking sheet, Large Mixing Bowl

  4. Step 4

    Roast the vegetables at 220°C until they begin to brown.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  5. Step 5

    Add the prepared tomatoes and garlic to the baking sheet, toss gently, and roast until the tomatoes soften and the vegetables are browned at the edges.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  6. Step 6

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and the remaining ⅞ tsp (5 gr) salt, then cook until al dente.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 320.0 gr Penne Pasta, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large pot

  7. Step 7

    Drain the pasta thoroughly.

    Cookware: colander

  8. Step 8

    Combine the drained pasta and roasted vegetables in the large bowl. Add the lemon juice and remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, then toss; loosen with reserved cooking water as needed.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  9. Step 9

    Fold in the feta and basil, then serve warm or at room temperature.

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Basil, 150.0 gr Feta Cheese

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and consume within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Perishable feta cheese
  • Cooked pasta should not remain at room temperature for extended periods