Description
Irresistible Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas is a creamy, savory dish that combines roasted feta, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables for a meal that’s both quick to prepare and impressive to serve. With its delightful aroma and rich flavors, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Experience a taste sensation that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz creamy Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, minced garlic, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once baked, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Mix the baked mixture with the cooked pasta; add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg