Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Veggies
A delicious baked feta pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 200 grams pasta (your choice)
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, add the feta cheese in the center surrounded by cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- Once feta is baked, mix it with the cooked pasta, spinach, and turkey bacon.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: baked feta pasta, turkey bacon, easy recipe, vegetarian option