Baked Feta Pasta
A creamy and tangy dish featuring roasted feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 400g pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 500g cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Season with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the feta is soft and the tomatoes burst.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Prep by reserving a cup of pasta water before draining the rest.
- Mash the baked feta and tomatoes together to create a sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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