Description
A creamy, one-pan pasta dish featuring roasted broccoli and melted feta cheese. An effortless dinner that is both healthy and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 7 oz block of feta cheese
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place feta block in center of baking dish, surround with broccoli, drizzle with olive oil, and add minced garlic.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until broccoli is browned and feta is soft.
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Mash the roasted feta with a fork and stir in the broccoli and oil from the pan.
- Whisk in reserved pasta water and lemon juice until a creamy sauce forms.
- Toss in cooked pasta and red pepper flakes until well coated.