Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines rich melted feta cheese with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, all tossed with your favorite pasta. This one-pan wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz high-quality block feta cheese
- 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then place the block of feta in the center.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and red pepper flakes over the ingredients.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is melting.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Once baked, stir together the roasted tomatoes and melted feta; mix in cooked pasta and torn basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes. Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Use whole-grain pasta for a healthier option.