Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a viral sensation known for its simple yet delicious flavors. Roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese combine to create a rich sauce that perfectly coats every bite of pasta. With a hint of garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes for a kick, this dish is a must-try for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Pasta:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 10 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes and place the block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes and feta.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and softened.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together, add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved water, then toss to combine. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Try adding baby spinach or cooked chicken for extra nutrition or protein.
- You can substitute crumbled feta if you don’t have a block available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
