Ep 76:Veggie-Packed Feta Pasta Delight: A Nutritious One-Pan Wonder

Let's whip up a delicious and simple one-pan meal of roasted veggies, creamy feta, and brown rice pasta, perfect for a nutritious and hassle-free dinner. Veggie-Packed Feta Pasta DelightIngredients: 1 block feta cheese 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half or whole if small) 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts (drained and quartered) 1 zucchini (cut into chunks) 1 yellow squash (cut into chunks) 1 carrot (peeled and thinly sliced on the bias) 1 handful baby spinach (triple washed) 1/2 onion sliced thin 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (with a bit of oil) Salt and pepper to taste (Celtic sea salt, kosher salt, or Himalayan salt) Fresh rosemary (chopped) Fresh basil (chiffonade) Dried herb blend (basil, thyme, oregano, chili spice) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tbsp olive oil 12 oz brown rice pasta (farfalle, cooked) Parmesan cheese (for garnish) Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare Veggies: In a large roasting pan, place the block of feta cheese in the center. Add the cherry tomatoes (sliced or whole), artichoke hearts, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot around the feta. Toss in the handful of baby spinach and spread the sun-dried tomatoes (along with a bit of their oil) over the mixture. Seasoning: Sprinkle the entire mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh chopped rosemary and basil chiffonade over the top. Sprinkle the dried herb blend over the veggies and feta. Drizzle olive oil over the entire mixture. Roasting: Cover the roasting pan with parchment paper. Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour until the vegetables are soft and the feta is creamy. Combine with Pasta: While the veggies and feta are roasting, cook the brown rice pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water. Once roasted, remove the parchment paper and mix the melted feta with the roasted veggies. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, mixing everything together. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess. Finishing Touches: Grate Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and veggie mixture. If desired, add a splash of heavy cream for extra creaminess. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. Serve: Serve immediately, enjoying the blend of creamy feta, roasted veggies, and hearty brown rice pasta. Add cooked shrimp or another protein if desired. For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and Parmesan, and increase the nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Do you have an idea for a new episode ?   Please send emails to me [email protected] Purchase one my cookbooks : https://fitnesschefchristine.etsy.com/listing/1462150067   Join my free groups Macros and Movement FREE group https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopausemacrosandmovement/   Lean and Clean Recipes/ cooking lessons https://www.facebook.com/groups/676076752958384/ https://fitnesschefchristine.etsy.com/listing/1470050425   Follow me 👇🏽 https://linktr.ee/Chrisnoelhealthcoach   Get my newsletter with a FREE downloadable recipe book I sell on Etsy for $9.99 https://tinyurl.com/58tu3edw  Wishing you the best health! Chris The Fitness Chef