Mediterranean Diet Baked Pasta with Egg
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Baked Pasta with Egg, a wholesome and flavorful dish packed with vibrant, nutritious ingredients. Whole wheat pasta serves as the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and briny Kalamata olives bring Mediterranean flair. A sprinkling of feta cheese and dried oregano adds bold flavor, while perfectly baked eggs nestled into the pasta create a creamy, protein-rich finish. Topped with Parmesan and fresh basil, this crowd-pleasing casserole is a clever blend of simplicity and elegance. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for busy families or anyone looking to enjoy a health-conscious meal full of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Try this delicious baked pasta recipe today and bring the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Whole wheat pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 50 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed tomato and spinach mixture, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish.
Make four small wells in the pasta with the back of a spoon and crack an egg into each well.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pasta.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the eggs are set to your liking.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Top with fresh basil leaves and serve warm. Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Baked Pasta with Egg!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 5376 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1420 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
