Description
Baked feta pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese to create a rich sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This easy recipe takes just 40 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The vibrant colors and delightful flavors make this dish not only comforting but also impressive enough to serve guests. Whether enjoyed as is or customized with your favorite ingredients, baked feta pasta is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
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 (packed and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish, coating it with the oil and seasoning.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some cooking liquid.
- After baking, stir in minced garlic and chopped basil into the roasted mixture.
- Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid if needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg