Baked Mediterranean Pasta
A flavorful and easy baked pasta dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 1 lb Pasta (penne, rotini, or similar)
- 1 can 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 can 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.