Description
A creamy and delicious baked feta pasta dish that combines roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat the tomatoes.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomato mixture. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top of the feta and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden and soft.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the feta and mix it with the tomatoes until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian protein boost, add cooked chickpeas or spinach to the pasta before mixing.
- Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg