Description
Baked feta pasta is a creamy, Mediterranean delight that combines roasted feta cheese with sweet cherry tomatoes and tender pasta. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Experience a burst of flavors with every bite that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined, leaving space in the center for the cheese to melt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden brown.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine baked ingredients with drained pasta in a bowl, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Add spinach or bell peppers before baking for extra nutrition. For enhanced creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or Greek yogurt before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.