Description
Baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines creamy, tangy feta with sweet, juicy tomatoes, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe brings warmth to your table, making it an ideal choice for cozy nights or festive gatherings. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you can impress family and friends with this vibrant dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 12 oz)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is golden.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Once baked, stir the mixture in the baking dish and add cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Toss in fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg