Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of baked feta pasta twist, a dish that effortlessly combines roasted cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and high-quality feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, delivering a warm, inviting experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until tomatoes are well coated.
- Nestle the block of feta among the tomatoes and bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta turns golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- After baking, mix the tomato-feta mixture with cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Top with chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg