Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that perfectly combines roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese with al dente pasta. This comforting meal is not only quick to prepare but also a showstopper at any gathering, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in the baking dish. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden brown.
- While roasting, boil water in a large pot and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Mix the roasted mixture until creamy; add cooked pasta and mix well. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach or swapping feta for goat cheese. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can introduce some heat, while olives or artichokes lend Mediterranean flair.