Description
A simple and delicious baked feta pasta recipe using just 5 main ingredients that creates a creamy, tangy sauce perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) block of feta cheese
- 2 pints (340g) cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: handful of baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and place the block of feta cheese in the center.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and feta, sprinkle minced garlic on top, and season with salt and cracked black pepper. Stir tomatoes gently to coat with oil but keep feta block intact.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden and soft.
- While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Remove baking dish from oven. Mash feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick.
- Garnish with torn fresh basil or parsley and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately warm.
Notes
[‘Use a block of feta cheese, not crumbled, for a creamy sauce.’, ‘Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.’, ‘Roast at 400°F for best caramelization and flavor.’, ‘You can prepare the baking dish ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.’, ‘Add baby spinach, olives, or red pepper flakes for variations.’, ‘Freezing leftovers is not recommended as texture changes.’, ‘Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or olive oil.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 470
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
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