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Vegan Creamy Spinach Garlic Pasta with Cashews and Parsley

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Baked Carrot Feta Pasta is a comforting, flavorful, and nutritious dish that combines tender pasta with sweet roasted carrots and creamy feta cheese, all baked to perfection. This one-pan meal is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
  2. 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thin sticks
  3. 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  4. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  9. 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  10. Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  1. In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, toss carrot sticks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roast carrots for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes less than package instructions; drain.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with carrots. Pour in vegetable broth and stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the top and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until pasta is tender and feta is golden and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

  1. Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra veggies.
  2. Use goat cheese or ricotta instead of feta.
  3. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or walnuts for crunch.
  4. Add cooked sausage or chickpeas for more protein.
  5. Use gluten-free pasta if preferred.

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