Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Spinach
Discover a delicious and easy baked feta pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon and spinach.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and pasta around the feta.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is soft and golden.
- While it’s baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and mix everything together.
- Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to use whole wheat pasta for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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