Description
Experience the magic of Baked Feta Pasta, where creamy feta and juicy roasted tomatoes create a luscious sauce that clings to your favorite pasta—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (e.g., penne)
- 8 oz feta cheese (block form)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, mix cherry tomatoes, smashed garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the mixture and drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta turns golden brown.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine the baked tomato-feta mixture with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- You can replace feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg