Description
This baked feta pasta is a creamy, tangy, and delicious one-pan dish made with roasted cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, and pasta. It’s simple, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) block of feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz pasta (penne, bowtie, or any short pasta)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the feta block in the center, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and bake for 35 minutes.
- While baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Remove the dish from the oven, mash the feta and tomatoes together, and mix in the garlic.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in fresh basil, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a block of feta for the best creamy texture.
- Add spinach, olives, or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean