Description
A quick and creamy baked feta pasta perfect for busy weeknights. Simple ingredients come together for a rich and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 oz pasta (penne or similar)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish, place feta in the center and surround with cherry tomatoes and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
- While baking, cook pasta al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Remove dish from oven, mash feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat feta for best texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Add spinach or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy baked feta pasta, easy weeknight dinner, vegetarian pasta recipe