High Protein Baked Feta Pasta with Hidden Veggies (Creamy, Easy & Healthy)
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Baked Feta Pasta with Hidden Veggies (Creamy, Easy & Healthy). This deliciously creamy dish combines the rich flavors of baked feta cheese and cottage cheese, while cleverly incorporating a variety of hidden vegetables. Perfect for both families and busy individuals, it’s not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. In just over an hour, you can whip up a wholesome meal that delights the taste buds without compromising on health. Enjoy this healthy twist on pasta that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 500g cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red capsicum
- 1 head garlic
- 150g cottage cheese
- 300g dried pasta (e.g., rigatoni)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mixed Italian herbs
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped red capsicum, and unpeeled garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
- During the last 20 minutes of baking, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- Transfer baked ingredients to a blender. Squeeze roasted garlic into the mix and add cottage cheese and reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with cooked pasta until well-coated; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg