Baked Feta Pasta
Baked feta pasta combines creamy feta cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes and perfectly cooked pasta for a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal that's easy to prepare and ideal for quick dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 block Feta cheese (Pecorino Romano) Use block feta for a creamier sauce.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Roasted for depth of flavor.
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil Adds richness and heart-healthy fats.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped for freshness.
- 8 oz Pasta Whole wheat, gluten-free, or low carb.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Crushed red pepper flakes Optional for additional spice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Place the feta block in a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Roast for about 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
Cooking Pasta
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente while the feta roasts. Reserve ½ cup pasta water upon draining.
Sauce Preparation
- Mash feta and tomatoes in the dish to form a creamy sauce.
- Add minced garlic, fresh basil, and reserved pasta water slowly, stirring for desired sauce consistency.
- Mix pasta with sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm garnished with basil and lemon zest.
Notes
Store leftovers sealed in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding olive oil or water to retain sauce creaminess.