Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta Pasta is a delicious, creamy dish that combines roasted feta cheese with cherry tomatoes and pasta. It's simple to prepare and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large baking dish
- 1 pot for boiling pasta
- 1 colander
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 oven mitts
- 4 serving bowls
Ingredients
- 200 g feta cheese
- 400 g cherry tomatoes
- 300 g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt To taste
- Freshly ground black pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional
- Fresh basil leaves For garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese Optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes and spread them out evenly. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta and sprinkle with a little more black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is golden and soft.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander and set aside.
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done baking, remove the dish from the oven. Add the minced garlic to the dish and stir everything together until the feta is creamy and combined with the tomatoes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the baking dish and mix well to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and optionally top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes according to your preference.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.