Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a delightful dish that combines creamy feta cheese, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta into a comforting meal. This vibrant recipe is not only simple to make but also visually appealing, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and only one baking dish required, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables for an extra flavor boost. Each bite delivers a burst of deliciousness that’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, whole
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in the baking dish. Place the feta cheese block in the center.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients and season with salt, pepper, and any preferred herbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta is golden brown.
- While baking, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine the baked feta-tomato mixture with drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve topped with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg