Description
This baked feta pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare, combining the rich taste of feta with fresh tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 ounces pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Mash the baked feta and tomatoes together, adding the reserved pasta water for a creamy consistency.
- Toss the pasta with the feta mixture and garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg