Description
Baked feta tomato pasta is a delightful dish that combines creamy feta cheese, juicy roasted tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta. This one-pan wonder is not only easy to make but also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. The vibrant colors and rich taste create a comforting meal that everyone will love. With its versatility, you can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Roast in the oven for 25 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine roasted mixture with cooked pasta in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For additional flavor, consider adding olives or swapping feta for goat cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently.