Description
Baked feta pasta is a delightful dish that combines creamy feta cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and al dente pasta into a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables, making it a versatile option for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Dive into this culinary experience and enjoy the warm embrace of baked feta pasta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese
- 12 oz (340g) short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups (300g) halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and block feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently to coat.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until tomatoes burst and feta is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the roasted tomato-feta mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Fold in chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg