Irresistible 45-Minute Mediterranean Pasta Bake Recipe
A hearty Mediterranean pasta bake with rich flavors and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 400g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100g black olives, sliced
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Top with feta and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg