Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Easy, Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A simple yet delicious twist on classic pasta with baked feta and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 block feta cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the feta cheese, chopped turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the feta mixture is done, remove from the oven and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the dish and mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using different herbs like oregano or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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