Baked Feta Pasta
A simple yet delicious pasta dish featuring creamy feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g feta cheese
- 300g pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 400g cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the feta cheese in the center and surround it with cherry tomatoes and minced garlic.
- Drizzle the assembled ingredients with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the feta is golden and the tomatoes are bursting with juice.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked pasta, and add it to the baked feta and tomatoes, mixing everything together.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Quality feta cheese enhances the dish. Experiment with different pasta types or add balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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