Description
This baked feta pasta recipe is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s a weeknight dinner dream that comes together in under 40 minutes and delivers big on taste.
Ingredients
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2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes
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1 block (7–8 oz) feta cheese
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5 tbsp olive oil, divided
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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8 oz short pasta (bow tie, penne, shells)
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Fresh basil, chopped
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Optional add-ins: roasted peppers, spinach, olives, artichokes, chili flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Add tomatoes to a baking dish, place feta in the center.
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Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with seasoning and salt.
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Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over feta.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
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Cook pasta, reserving ½ cup of water.
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Mash feta and tomatoes into a sauce.
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Add pasta and basil, toss well. Add pasta water if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a block of feta for best results.
- Stir in spinach or grilled chicken for added nutrition.
- Avoid freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired