Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas, a dish that combines creamy feta, tender pasta, and savory chickpeas for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also adaptable to various dietary needs. Experience the magic as the feta melts into a luscious sauce, enveloping every bite in rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. penne pasta
- 1 block (8 oz.) high-quality feta cheese
- 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the mixture and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta is golden and tomatoes are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once baked, stir to crumble the feta into the mixture and combine with cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve warm with fresh basil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg