Description
Feta pasta is a creamy and delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent meal. With rich baked feta mingling with sweet cherry tomatoes and your favorite pasta, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The ease of preparation combined with the incredible flavors makes it a go-to for any occasion. Gather your friends around the table and enjoy this vibrant dish that will leave everyone raving about its deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in an oven-safe baking dish. Place cherry tomatoes and block feta cheese in the center.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the tomatoes and feta, drizzle with more olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the baked mixture with cooked pasta in a pot, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Serve immediately topped with extra basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg