Description
Baked feta pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines roasted feta cheese and fresh cherry tomatoes for an irresistible sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive dinner party. The roasting method enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the feta, creating a delightful meal that pasta lovers will cherish. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounce block feta cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (packed and chopped, plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the dish, turning to coat it in the oil and seasoning.
- Roast in the oven for about 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta melts.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup cooking liquid before draining.
- Add minced garlic and chopped basil to the baked mixture, then combine with cooked pasta.
- Toss well and garnish with additional basil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg