Mediterranean Balsamic Feta and Chickpea Pasta Bake with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chickpea pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 block feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large baking dish, place the block of feta in the center. Surround it with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced roasted red peppers.
3. 03
   Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the feta and vegetables. Sprinkle with dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper.
4. 04
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are burst and the feta is soft.
5. 05
   While the feta and vegetables bake, cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. 06
   Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach to the dish and gently toss everything together until the spinach wilts and the feta is evenly distributed.
7. 07
   Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.