Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a tantalizing dish that brings together creamy feta cheese and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coats your pasta. This easy, one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. In just around 40 minutes, you can whip up this delightful recipe that combines wholesome ingredients for a healthy comfort food experience. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes to suit your taste. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, Baked Feta Pasta is sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8-ounce block feta cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta cheese block in the center of the dish and toss lightly to coat.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta melts.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some cooking liquid.
- Mix minced garlic and chopped basil into the baked mixture after it comes out of the oven.
- Combine cooked pasta with the tomato-feta mixture, adding reserved liquid if needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg