Description
A delicious baked feta pasta dish that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block feta cheese (about 7 oz)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
- Surround it with cherry tomatoes and drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Sprinkle in the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toss the tomatoes gently to coat.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is golden and soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done, use a fork to mash and mix everything into a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine. If needed, loosen the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt if needed, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Garnish with additional herbs for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg