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Mediterranean Baked Feta Pasta – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Mediterranean Baked Feta Pasta

Craving a cozy, comforting meal that’s bursting with flavor but short on fuss? This Mediterranean Baked Feta Pasta is your new weeknight hero. A one-dish wonder with tender rotini, rich tomato sauce, creamy cannellini beans, feta, and olives, all topped with a golden, buttery bre
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 553 serving
Calories: 553
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces (340 g / 12 oz) dried rotini pasta
  • 1 15-ounce / 425g (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 10.75-ounce / 305g (10.8 oz) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 15-ounce / 425g (15 oz) can cannellini beans or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) / 226g (8 oz) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) coarsely chopped pitted Greek black olives
  • 1/2 cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g / 0.53 oz) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g / 0.99 oz) butter, melted
  • For an extra creamy and tangy sauce, use a block of feta and crumble it yourself. Pre-crumbled feta is often drier.
  • Assemble the entire casserole without the breadcrumb topping up to 24 hours in advance. When ready to bake, add the topping and increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
  • Boost the veggie content by stirring in a cup of wilted spinach, sautéed zucchini, or roasted red peppers along with the pasta.

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Station: Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C. Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
  2. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain well.
  3. Mix the Magic: In an extra-large bowl, combine the tomato sauce and condensed tomato soup until smooth. Gently stir in the cooked pasta, rinsed beans, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped olives until everything is lovingly coated in the sauce.
  4. Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Create the Crispy Topping: In a small bowl, stir together the seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is a beautiful golden brown.
  8. Let the dish stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
  9. Don't skip the 10-minute rest! It allows the casserole to set, making it much easier to serve and ensuring the flavors meld together perfectly.

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 24gFat: 19g

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