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Baked feta pasta with blood oranges and kalamata olives

Baked feta pasta with blood orange and kalamata olives looks, tastes and feels like a luxury, but is actually the world's easiest way to make pasta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American , Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 package of pasta any pasta works
  • 1 block feta 200-300g
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes
  • 1 blood orange sliced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • oregano / basil - optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water
  2. In an oven safe casserole dish, place block of feta in the middle. Arrange tomatoes and blood orange slices around the feta, and throw in olives. Drizzle generously with ½ cup of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. If using dried oregano, sprinkle now.
  3. Throw into the oven at 400F for 20 mins. Then set to grill setting (or 450F) and let broil for another 10 mins.
  4. Remove from oven, and smash tomatoes and feta thoroughly with a fork. Remove orange rind and discard. Add pasta and fresh basil, if using. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.