High Protein Baked Feta Pasta with Hidden Veggies (Creamy, Easy & Healthy)
High Protein Baked Feta Pasta with Hidden Veggies (Creamy, Easy & Healthy) is a deliciously satisfying dish that seamlessly blends comfort food with nutrition. This twist on the viral TikTok favorite is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, featuring flavorful feta cheese and an abundance of hidden vegetables like capsicum and tomatoes. With its rich, creamy sauce made from cottage cheese and feta, this pasta dish not only delights the taste buds but also provides essential nutrients. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize it to your liking by swapping out ingredients based on what you have at home. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s as enjoyable as it is nourishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Feta Cheese
- 500g Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Large Red Capsicum
- 1 Head Garlic
- 150g Cottage Cheese (preferably high protein & lower fat)
- 300g Dried Pasta (e.g., Rigatoni)
- Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Mixed Italian Herbs, Chilli Flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan-forced). In a large baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped capsicum, and whole garlic head. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, herbs, and chilli flakes.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden.
- While baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Transfer baked ingredients to a blender along with cottage cheese and reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with the cooked pasta until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 35mg