Description
A vibrant and wholesome Roasted Veggie Pasta with creamy feta, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and arugula, tossed with lemon juice and olive oil for a fresh, flavorful, and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound fusilli (or other chunky pasta)
Vegetables & Cheese
- 6 ounce block of feta
- 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
- 2 cups fresh baby arugula
Seasoning & Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta.
- Prepare Vegetables and Feta: Place the block of feta and all the prepared vegetables (cherry tomatoes, red onion wedges, diced zucchini, and bell pepper) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, then drizzle the same olive oil over the feta.
- Roast in Oven: Bake the feta and vegetables in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes have burst and the veggies are tender.
- Cook Pasta: While the veggies roast, boil the pasta in generously salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Combine Ingredients: When the roasted vegetables and feta are ready, transfer the feta to a large bowl and crumble it slightly. Add the cooked pasta and gently stir to disperse the feta evenly throughout.
- Add Roasted Vegetables and Seasoning: Add the roasted vegetables along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, and fresh arugula. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve or Store: Serve the pasta warm immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days for meal prep convenience.
Notes
- You can substitute any chunky pasta shape if fusilli is unavailable.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if substituting different types of cheese.
- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- This dish is best served fresh but stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently to maintain the texture and flavor of the roasted vegetables and feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
