Baked Feta Pasta

A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or small gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 ounces pasta of choice Use about 2 ounces (55 g) of dry pasta per person as a guide.
2 cups cherry tomatoes Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
1 block feta cheese Choose a block of feta for better melting.
1/4 cup olive oil Drizzle over the tomatoes and feta before roasting.
3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste for a stronger garlic flavor.
1 cup fresh basil, torn Add at the end for freshness.
to taste salt Season to preference.
to taste pepper Season to preference.

Method

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Baking

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.

Cooking Pasta

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Combine

Once baked, mash the feta and tomatoes together.
Combine with the cooked pasta and toss with fresh basil.

Serving

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Toss tomatoes well in oil to ensure even blistering. Keep an eye on feta to avoid burning. Save a cup of pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed. The dish is easy to scale up for more servings. Consider variations such as adding spinach or using different cheeses.