Description
Feta tomato pasta is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines creamy feta cheese with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed gatherings, filling your home with heartwarming aromas and delightful flavors. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can whip up this colorful meal in no time. Enjoy it warm, garnished with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Toss cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until they burst.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes and crumbled feta with the cooked pasta while still warm.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Stir in chopped basil and serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg