Description
Indulge in the viral sensation of Baked Feta Pasta with this easy recipe. Creamy feta cheese, burst cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic come together to create a rich and flavorful sauce that coats every strand of pasta. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Feta Pasta:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baking dish: In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
- Bake the feta: Place the feta block in the center of the dish and spoon some of the oil over the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and soft.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- Combine everything: Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir everything together, mashing the feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta and reserved water, tossing to combine. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, toss in spinach or olives before baking.
- You can use crumbled feta in place of a block, though the texture may vary slightly.
- Great served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
