Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place feta in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in spinach, balsamic vinegar, and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Top the pasta with baked feta, garnish with basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Add chili flakes for some heat.
- Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Bake, sauté, toss
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 415 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg