Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines the tangy richness of baked feta cheese with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and perfectly cooked pasta. Easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s garnished with fresh basil for a fragrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Cheese
- 200g pasta
- 200g feta cheese
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Oils and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the feta and tomatoes.
- Arrange Ingredients: In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and arrange the cherry tomatoes evenly around it to allow even roasting.
- Add Oil and Seasoning: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Bake Cheese and Tomatoes: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the feta becomes soft and the tomatoes burst, releasing their juices.
- Cook Pasta: While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Combine Ingredients: Once baked, mix the soft feta and roasted tomatoes together in the baking dish, combining them thoroughly to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the baked feta and tomato sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the pasta with fresh basil leaves for a refreshing aroma and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use any type of short pasta like penne, fusilli, or rigatoni for better sauce adherence.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Make sure to use good quality feta cheese for the best flavor.
- You can add a splash of pasta water when mixing to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
