Description
Indulge in this easy baked feta pasta, where creamy feta melts with sweet roasted tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare Ingredients: In the baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Place the block of feta cheese in the center.
- 3. Season: Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes.
- 4. Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden brown.
- 5. Cook Pasta: While the feta and tomatoes are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 6. Combine: Once roasted, carefully mash the feta and tomatoes together using a fork to create a creamy sauce. Add cooked pasta directly into the baking dish and stir until well combined.
- 7. Serve: Plate your baked feta pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg