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Healthy Baked Feta Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, Baked Feta Pasta gained popularity through social media, particularly during the pandemic. This dish combines the creaminess of baked feta with the freshness of tomatoes and herbs, making it a comforting yet healthy option. Today, it’s a favorite for quick weeknight dinners and meal prep, showcasing how simple ingredients can create a delightful meal.

MediterraneanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 block extra firm tofu
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup raw cashews (optional)
sea salt
garlic powder
apple cider vinegar
2 cups cherry tomatoes
salt
pepper
olive oil (optional)
2 cups prepared whole wheat penne pasta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative, while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Crumble up a block of extra firm tofu and place it in a blender or food processor.

2

Add 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup raw cashews (if using), sea salt, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar to the blender.

3

Blend the mixture until smooth to create a feta cheese alternative.

4

In a casserole dish, add 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil (if using).

5

Place the blended feta mixture in the middle of the dish and top with freshly cracked black pepper.

6

Pop the dish in the oven on the middle rack and bake for around 40 minutes.

7

After 40 minutes, remove from the oven and mix the ingredients together.

8

Pour in 2 cups of prepared whole wheat penne pasta and mix until combined.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixing

Equipment Needed

blenderfood processorcasserole dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegannut-freesoy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Baked Feta PastaFeta Pasta Bake

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