Description
Baked feta pasta with roasted tomatoes is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tangy feta and sweet tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle a baking dish with a little olive oil.
- In the baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes and the block of feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft.
- While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Once roasted, mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork to create a creamy sauce. Stir in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Toss in freshly chopped basil before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating baby spinach or other vegetables. - Adjust garlic levels based on personal preference.