Baked feta pasta is a delicious and trendy dish that combines creamy feta cheese with pasta and fresh tomatoes, creating a flavorful and comforting meal.
Author:Nada
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
200g feta cheese
300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
400g cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a baking dish, place the feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and mix the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
This dish can be made vegetarian by ensuring the pasta is egg-free.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.