Baked Feta Pasta
A quick and delicious Baked Feta Pasta that combines creamy feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 300g pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli)
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes and minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and stir everything together until well combined.
- Toss the baked feta and tomatoes with the cooked pasta, adding a bit of pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add herbs like oregano or thyme when seasoning. This dish can also be customized with extra vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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