Description
Baked feta pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines creamy roasted feta with sweet cherry tomatoes, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With just a few fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a comforting meal that everyone will love. The pasta absorbs the creamy sauce, while the basil adds a burst of freshness. Make it your own by adding your favorite vegetables or switching up the pasta shape. This baked feta pasta is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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 (packed and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish among the tomatoes.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is creamy.
- While baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- Mix minced garlic and chopped basil into the baked mixture after removing from oven.
- Add cooked pasta to the dish and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 607mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 27mg