Pasta with vegetables and feta, creamy and very simple to make, perfect for all summer menus. An easy and quick vegetarian main course, with bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and a tasty feta cream to bind everything… it is prepared in a few minutes and you can also use other vegetables, depending on your tastes. Try this recipe, it is delicious, colorful, and will really please everyone!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 300.05 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 32.75 (g) of which sugars 1.02 (g)
- Proteins 14.41 (g)
- Fat 12.93 (g) of which saturated 7.06 (g)of which unsaturated 3.16 (g)
- Fibers 2.96 (g)
- Sodium 952.40 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.64 oz pasta
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 zucchini
- 1/4 onion
- 3.53 oz feta
- milk (1-2 tablespoons)
- extra virgin olive oil
- herbs (to taste)
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
- Bowl
Preparation
Clean the bell pepper by removing the seeds and internal filaments, and cut it into strips.
Wash and trim the zucchini, then cut them into cubes or slices.
Peel and chop the onion.
Place the vegetables in a skillet (1), add a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and cook over medium heat until they are tender but still firm.
Crumble the feta into a bowl, add a couple of tablespoons of milk, a pinch of pepper, and mix with a spoon until you obtain a cream.
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water for the necessary minutes. Drain it and add it to the skillet with the vegetables.
Add the feta cream and some basil, mint, oregano, or other herbs to taste (2). Mix for a few seconds, adding a little cooking water if necessary.
The pasta with vegetables and feta is ready, creamy and tasty, serve it immediately on plates!
Tips and Notes
You can serve the pasta hot or cold. In the latter case, you can add the crumbled feta directly without melting it.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I vary the vegetables?
Sure, you can use any vegetables you like, depending on the season: eggplants, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, etc.
How can I replace feta?
Feta is one of the main ingredients, and changing it will completely alter the flavor. However, you can use ricotta or cream cheese for a milder taste.
