Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines creamy feta cheese with roasted tomatoes and pasta for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 400g cherry tomatoes
- 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 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 feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and mix the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Feel free to use different types of pasta based on your preference.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Mediterranean Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe