Description
Baked feta pasta is a delightful culinary experience that combines creamy, tangy feta cheese with sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a rich sauce that clings beautifully to your favorite pasta. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends, baked feta pasta will impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the block of feta in the center, drizzling additional olive oil on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the feta is golden and the tomatoes are bursting.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Once out of the oven, mash the feta and tomatoes together until smooth. Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed for creaminess.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg