Description
Indulge in this comforting Baked Feta Pasta, featuring creamy feta and roasted tomatoes, tossed with al dente pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lightly spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare Your Ingredients
- In the baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes in one corner and the block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- 3. Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is melting.
- 4. Cook Your Pasta
- While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 5. Combine Everything
- Once baked, mix the roasted tomatoes and feta together using a fork or spatula until creamy. Add in the drained pasta and freshly chopped basil, stirring until well combined.
- 6. Serve
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg