Description
A simple and delicious baked feta pasta recipe featuring creamy feta cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (e.g., penne, fusilli)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and surround it with the cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden.
- While baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove from the oven and mash together to create a sauce.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality feta cheese for the best flavor. You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg