Description
Baked feta pasta is a mouthwatering dish that marries the creamy richness of feta cheese with the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes, creating an effortless yet gourmet meal. Perfect for any occasion, this simple recipe requires minimal prep and cooking time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The vibrant flavors and creamy consistency will impress everyone at your table, and with just a few ingredients, you can customize this dish to suit your tastes. Whether you’re adding extra veggies or swapping out pasta types, baked feta pasta is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces 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 a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish, coating it lightly with the olive oil and seasonings.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until tomatoes burst and feta melts into a creamy sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add minced garlic and chopped basil to the baking dish after removing it from the oven. Mix well.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, tossing everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg