Baked Feta Pasta
A cozy, low-effort dinner featuring creamy feta, burst tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes work too; if using regular, chop them.
- 1 block feta cheese Use block feta for smoother melting.
- 1/4 cup olive oil A decent quality olive oil enhances flavor.
- 3 cloves garlic Whole cloves will mellow out; use less if minced.
- 12 oz pasta Short pasta like penne or rigatoni works best.
- to taste salt and pepper Feta is already salty, adjust at the end.
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes Optional, for a bit of warmth.
- to taste fresh basil Add at the end for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add cherry tomatoes to a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Nestle the block of feta in the middle of the tomatoes and drizzle the top with more olive oil.
- Add whole garlic cloves to the dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and feta is soft.
Cooking the Pasta
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, boil the pasta according to package instructions.
- Save a little pasta water before draining the pasta.
Making the Sauce
- Mash the feta and tomatoes together into a sauce in the baking dish.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and splash in reserved pasta water until it reaches a silky consistency.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave with a splash of water. Can be frozen but may change texture. Best with added protein or veggies for variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g