Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Easy & Delicious Comfort Food Twist
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful baked feta pasta recipe that combines rich feta cheese with roasted tomatoes and pasta for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the feta is soft and tomatoes are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once baked, combine the feta mixture with the cooked pasta and basil.
- Toss until well combined and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta pasta, easy pasta recipe, comfort food