Baked Feta Pasta: An Easy, Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Baked Feta Pasta combines the rich flavors of feta cheese and crispy turkey bacon into a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pasta
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 3 strips turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the tomato mixture.
- Wrap the turkey bacon around the feta cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once done, combine the pasta with the baked feta and tomatoes, mixing until everything is well coated.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipes, Pasta Recipes