Veggie Feta Pasta Bake

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses

A classic pasta bake is made trendy and healthy with creamy feta cheese and non-starchy vegetables. We combine a medley of our favorite veggies in a baking dish with a block of feta for a tasty twist on a viral pasta recipe.

How to Make Baked Feta Pasta with Veggies

This veggielicious meal was inspired by the uunifetapasta recipe that went viral on TikTok, originally created by Finnish food blogger Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa). According to the New York Times, the recipe became so popular that it caused a feta shortage. While feta cheese isn’t typically found in a pasta bake, we think it adds tangy and rich flavor that mozzarella can’t compete with.

We love a baked dinner that comes together with basic ingredients and simple steps. It makes it easy to just throw a meal in the oven while you work on other things around the house!

To make this Veggie Feta Pasta Bake recipe, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and prep your veggies. We use a delicious combination of broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, red onions and sliced zucchini. However, you can add any other non-starchy favorites, such as sliced bell peppers, mushrooms or asparagus.

Add your veggies to a baking dish and place a block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle the whole baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and oregano. Pop it in the oven for 40 minutes and let it bake to creamy perfection. When it’s finished, stir everything together and add in cooked whole wheat pasta. Toss to combine and enjoy!

Healthy Hacks

This healthy pasta bake recipe makes a total of four servings. One serving contains just 297 calories. A rich and creamy pasta dinner under 300 calories? Count us in!

If you’re on a Nutrisystem plan, you can count each serving as one SmartCarb, two PowerFuels, one Extra and one Vegetable.

Customize this pasta bake to your liking! Feel free to swap in your favorite type of pasta! We love whole wheat for extra fiber, but you can also give chickpea or lentil pasta a try. Watching your carbohydrates? Use spiralized veggies instead!

You can also add more non-starchy veggies that you enjoy. Bell pepper strips, sliced mushrooms or chopped carrots would all be tasty options. Replace the veggies in the recipe or add them in for an extra Vegetable serving! Non-starchy vegetables are unlimited on Nutrisystem, so you can eat as many as you’d like. Check out our Grocery Guide for more vegetable ideas that fit into your weight loss plan!

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Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 297

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 2 PowerFuels, 1 Extra and 1 Vegetable

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 8 oz. feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes and red onion in a baking dish. Place the block of feta in the middle.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and oregano.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Remove the dish from the oven and stir the mixture together. The feta should be soft and creamy.
  6. Add cooked pasta and toss until well combined.
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