Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe combines a creamy, oven-roasted feta cheese sauce with sweet cherry tomatoes and perfectly cooked pasta, creating a simple yet flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that comes together in just 35 minutes, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Vegetables
- 1 block feta cheese (approximately 200g)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the feta and tomatoes.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it evenly with the cherry tomatoes.
- Add Seasonings and Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper on top to add flavor.
- Bake Feta and Tomatoes: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the feta is soft, creamy, and slightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst and softened.
- Cook Pasta: While the feta is baking, cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix Sauce: Once the feta and tomatoes are baked, stir the mixture in the baking dish until it becomes a creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the feta and tomato sauce, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the pasta with fresh basil leaves before serving for a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes or halved Roma tomatoes if preferred.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially the salt, depending on the saltiness of your feta cheese.
- For a vegan version, use vegan feta cheese and suitable pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
