Description
Indulge in a creamy feta tomato pasta that combines juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and fragrant basil for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape: penne, fusilli, spaghetti)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- 2. Prepare Your Ingredients: In the baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3. Roast: Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is bubbly and golden.
- 4. Cook the Pasta: While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- 5. Combine Everything: Once roasted, mix the pasta with the tomato-feta mixture and chopped basil until well combined.
- 6. Serve Up: Plate the pasta and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Garnish with more fresh basil before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg