Description
A comfort dish featuring creamy baked feta and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, mixed with pasta for a rich, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil and oregano to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large baking dish with the feta in the center and scatter the cherry tomatoes around. Top with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine the baked feta and tomatoes with the cooked pasta, using reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and olive oil before serving.
Notes
For a tangy twist, substitute feta with goat cheese. Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta pasta, pasta recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, vegetarian pasta