Description
A vibrant and flavorful Feta & Roasted Veggie Pasta combining oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with crumbly baked feta. Tossed with al dente fusilli, fresh lemon juice, and peppery arugula, this easy Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 pound fusilli (or other chunky pasta)
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 small zucchini (or 1 large), diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 ounce block of feta
Seasonings & Extras
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh baby arugula
Instructions
- Prepare feta and vegetables: Place the feta block and all the chopped vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss the vegetables and drizzle the feta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to season.
- Roast until tender: Roast the vegetables and feta in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 15 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes burst and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook the pasta: While the vegetables roast, cook the fusilli in a large pot of very salty boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine pasta and roasted veggies: In a large bowl, break up the roasted feta with a spoon and combine it with the cooked pasta, stirring gently until the feta is evenly distributed. Add the roasted vegetables, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, and fresh arugula. Stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve or store: Serve the pasta warm immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for meal prep.
Notes
- You can substitute fusilli with other chunky pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if your feta is very salty.
- Roasting the feta softens it and makes it creamy when mixed into the pasta.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
- This dish is great served warm or at room temperature.
