Description
Baked Feta Tomato Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that combines creamy feta with juicy roasted tomatoes, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings, and is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Add cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and place the feta cheese in the center.
- Scatter minced garlic around the tomatoes and feta, then drizzle with more olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta is golden and the tomatoes burst.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine baked feta and tomatoes with cooked pasta, adding reserved water for creaminess. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg