Baked Feta Pasta
A creamy and tangy baked feta pasta dish that combines flavor-packed feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and garlic for a delightful meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 grams Feta Cheese block-style for baking
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 300 grams Pasta use your favorite kind—spaghetti or penne work well
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
- Fresh Basil for garnish (optional)
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for a kick (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Create a space in the middle of your tomato mixture and place the block of feta in that space. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top and sprinkle some black pepper.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the feta is golden brown and the tomatoes are bursting.
Cooking Pasta
- Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Combining
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the feta and mix it with the tomatoes until creamy. Toss in the cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute goat cheese for a creamier taste. Keep an eye on the feta while it’s baking, and you can add in vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.