Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that combines baked feta cheese with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and pasta. This creamy and flavorful meal is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish 9x13 inches
- 1 pot for boiling pasta
- 1 strainer
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 oven mitts
- 4 serving plates
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste none salt and black pepper
- for garnish none fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well to coat the tomatoes.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, surrounded by the cherry tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and golden.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the baking is complete, remove the dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta cheese into the tomatoes, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini to the baking dish for extra nutrition.
You can use any type of pasta you prefer; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
This dish can also be made ahead of time and reheated.