Description
This baked feta pasta is a creamy, comforting dish made with roasted tomatoes, melty feta cheese, and tender pasta. The oven creates a rich sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 block feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 half teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 half teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 quarter cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add cherry tomatoes to a baking dish and toss with olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes and drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve one half cup of pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the dish and toss to combine. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use short pasta shapes to help hold onto the creamy sauce for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean