Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta is a delightful Keto-friendly dish that combines creamy baked feta cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic, all served over zoodles for a low-carb twist. This flavorful meal is not only easy to prepare but also satisfying and perfect for a quick lunch.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 300 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a baking dish, place the feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes and minced garlic.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are blistered.
5. While the feta and tomatoes are baking, spiralize the zucchini into noodles and sauté in a pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
6. Remove the baking dish from the oven, and using a fork, mix the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
7. Add the sautéed zucchini noodles to the baking dish and toss well to combine.
8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Keto diet.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, which can support heart health.

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