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Baked Feta Pasta with Mushrooms

Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Mushrooms for Cozy Nights

Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Mushrooms is a delicious vegetarian dish that promises comfort and flavor, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g Short Pasta Use casarecce or any preferred short pasta.
For the Mushroom Mixture
  • 500 g Mixed Mushrooms Shiitake and brown mushrooms add a rich flavor.
  • 1 Red Onion Provides sweetness and depth.
  • 6 Garlic Cloves Roasting whole cloves brings sweetness.
For the Creamy Base
  • 160 g Feta Cheese Creates the creamy sauce; goat cheese is a great substitute.
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle over the veggies for richness.
For Flavoring
  • 1 pinch Dried Oregano Enhances flavor with herbal hints.
  • 4 Thyme Sprigs Infuses a fragrant herbal flavor.
For the Fresh Elements
  • 100 g Baby Spinach Adds freshness and nutrients.
  • 1 handful Toasted Pine Nuts For a crunchy flavor; substitutes available.
Optional Topping
  • 1 Squeeze of Lemon Balances the rich, creamy flavors.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Gather your baking dish and ingredients.
  2. Slice mushrooms and red onion, place in an oven dish. Add garlic cloves and thyme, drizzle with olive oil and toss.
  3. Place feta cheese in the center of the vegetable mixture. Season with oregano and add olive oil.
  4. Bake for about 25 minutes until feta is soft and golden. Enjoy the aroma while it bakes.
  5. During the last 10 minutes of baking, boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  6. After baking, mash the roasted garlic into the feta and vegetables for a creamy sauce.
  7. Combine cooked pasta and spinach in the dish, mixing well. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Top with toasted pine nuts and serve warm. Optionally, squeeze lemon over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Reserve pasta water for creamy consistency and let garlic roast until tender for sweet depth.

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