Description
Baked feta pasta is a delightful and creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted cherry tomatoes and melted feta cheese, creating a unique sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its comforting taste and simple preparation, baked feta pasta is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize your dish by adding seasonal vegetables or proteins, making it versatile enough for any meal occasion.
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 your oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish among the tomatoes, flipping it to coat with oil and seasoning.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta melts.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve some cooking liquid before draining.
- Once baked, stir in minced garlic and chopped basil into the tomato-feta mixture.
- Combine with the cooked pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid if necessary for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg