Nif's Penne with Feta

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with Nif's Penne with Feta, a deliciously simple pasta dish that blends bright Mediterranean flavors with comforting, hearty ingredients. This recipe features al dente penne pasta tossed in a vibrant tomato-based sauce, studded with tender zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. The addition of creamy, crumbled feta cheese takes every bite to the next level, while fresh parsley delivers a burst of freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this wholesome, veggie-packed meal is perfect for busy nights and serves as a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dinner option. Serve it warm for the most satisfying forkfuls of tangy, savory goodness! Perfect for lovers of quick pasta recipes, Mediterranean-inspired meals, and feta cheese recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced red onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 200 grams, halved cherry tomatoes
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 150 grams, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 0 for boiling pasta water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini softens and starts to brown.

Step 6

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juice. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the heat and gently mix in the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4930.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.5

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 141.5mg	0%
Sodium 6629.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 75.4g
Protein 81.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1296.0mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 6253.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 55.9%