Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a deliciously creamy and tangy dish combining baked feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, creating a perfect winner for any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce package) Feta Cheese
- 1 quart Whole Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Black Pepper
- to taste
- 3 cloves Garlic
- minced
- 8 ounces Dried Pasta
- ¼ cup Fresh Oregano
- Optional: Fresh Parsley
- for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is golden.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and mix the baked feta and tomatoes together to form a sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh oregano to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, try using aged feta cheese. The amount of olive oil can be adjusted based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Feta Pasta Recipe, Cherry Tomato Pasta, Easy Pasta Dish, Vegetarian Pasta