Baked Mediterranean Pasta

Welcome to our kitchen! In this Featured Recipe, we’ll show you how to make a mouth-watering Baked Mediterranean Pasta that will leave your taste buds wanting more! This dish is a perfect combination of tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, salty olives, and tangy feta cheese, all baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. By using only Mediterranean Diet approved ingredients, not only will this dish leave you full and satisified but it is also a much healthier alternative to traditional pasta dishes loaded in unhealthy saturated fats and vegetable oils.

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So, grab your apron and let’s get started!

Serves 4 using measurements below!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb of Penne Pasta
1 Onion (Chopped)
2 Cloves of Minced Garlic
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
1/2 Cup of Kalamata Olives (Pitted & Chopped)
1/4 Cup of Chopped Parsley
1/4 Cup of Chopped Basil
1/2 Tsp of Dried Oregano
1/2 Tsp of Salt
1/4 Tsp of Black Pepper
4oz of Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F
Prepare the Penne Pasta noodles as directed on the packaging, drain, & set aside
Place a pan over medium heat & add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, & Chopped Onion until aromatic and tender
Add the Diced Tomatoes, Chopped Kalamata Olives, Parsley, Oregano, Basil, Salt, Black Pepper, & stir until combined
Add the cooked Penne Pasta to the pan and stir until combined
Transfer the pasta from the pan to a medium sized baking dish
Spread the Crumbled Feta Cheese & Grated Parmesan Cheese over the top
Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted &bubbly
Garnish with additional Chopped Parsley as desired
Wait for it to cool then plate, serve, & enjoy! 🙂