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Baked Feta Pasta with Zucchini Noodles

A healthy twist Baked Feta Pasta to include angel hair pasta and spiralized zucchini and it's all made in a single dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Judy Purcell

Equipment

  • Countertop Spiralizer

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini (14 ounces) spiralized
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3 ounces angel hair pasta about the size of a nickle(round) when gathered in your hand
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1 quart grape tomatoes (2 pints)
  • 1 teaspoon dry Italian herb blend
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish (optional)
  • 10 ounces feta cheese (sheep's milk in brine), or goat cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing the dish
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F and brush a 9 x 13 baking dish with oil to lightly grease. Spiralize the zucchini and sprinkle with salt; set aside. (To avoid super-long strings of zucchini, cut the mound of spirals a couple of times with a knife.)
  • Snap the angel hair pasta in half and arrange in a single layer in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour water over the pasta.
  • Arrange the zucchini over the pasta.
  • Arrange the tomatoes over the squash and pasta and sprinkle with the dry herbs.
  • Arrange the sliced garlic slices around the outside edge of the dish and sprinkle parmesan over everything.
  • Break up the feta and scatter on top in approximately 2-inch chunks. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over everything and bake for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are bursting and squash is soft.
  • Remove the baked feta and tomato dish from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil over the top, and stir with a fork popping the tomatoes to release their juices as you stir. Top with fresh grated parmesan to serve.

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Notes

RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
  • Use the smallest blade size to make zucchini noodles for this dish so it is closer in size to the angel hair pasta.
  • Substitute chopped tomatoes for grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Substitute goat cheese and cream cheese for the brined feta
  • Go lower-carb and omit the pasta for just zucchini noodles
How to add protein to baked feta pasta with zucchini noodles:
Shrimp—Add peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the top of the dish during the last 7-10 minutes of baking. It goes well with the summery flavors in this dish.
Salmon—Nestle a lightly seasoned salmon filet into the top of the bake during the last 8-10 minutes of cooking time or sear the salmon in a skillet and serve it on the side. 
Smoked Salmon—Smoked salmon doesn’t need to be cooked, so it is simple to stir in right after the bake comes out of the oven. 
Chicken, pork, or beef—These proteins need to be cooked separately and beforehand. Grill or pan-sear until done. Slice and stir in right after the bake comes out of the oven or serve on the side.
Chickpeas—Drain the chickpeas and sprinkle over the layer of zucchini noodles for a vegetarian meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1755IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 1mg