Description
Baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines creamy, melting feta with sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to impressive gatherings. With just one baking dish needed, clean-up is a breeze, leaving you free to savor every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and drizzle with more olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes; toss to coat.
- Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Once baked, crush roasted tomatoes gently with a fork, then mix in cooked pasta and fresh basil. Use reserved pasta water for creaminess if necessary.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg