Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a delightful and creamy dish that combines roasted feta cheese and vibrant cherry tomatoes for an unforgettable flavor experience. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into an Instagram-worthy meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. With its rich textures and deliciously aromatic blend, Baked Feta Pasta will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the tomato mixture.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine baked ingredients with cooked pasta, adding reserved water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg