Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a creamy, savory delight that combines tangy feta cheese with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste. Serve it hot directly from the oven for an impressive presentation that will leave your guests begging for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 8 oz (225g) block of feta cheese
- 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle a baking dish with olive oil.
- In the baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, ensuring they are well-coated in oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta turns golden.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once baked, mash the feta and tomatoes together using a fork. Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve immediately or transfer to plates for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg