Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Original Baked Feta Pasta, where tangy feta meets sweet roasted tomatoes and aromatic garlic. This effortlessly elegant dish transforms any meal into a culinary celebration, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends. Minimal prep time and customizable ingredients ensure that you can whip up this comforting favorite whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 12 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In the baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes; drizzle with more olive oil.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- While baking, cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once baked, mash the feta, tomatoes, and garlic together with a fork; mix in the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg