Baked Feta Pasta
400kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz pasta Choose any shape you love
For the Baking Dish
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese Creamy cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes Sweet and juicy
- 1/4 cup olive oil Good quality
- 4 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano For earthy flavor
- salt To taste
- pepper To taste
For Garnish
- fresh basil For flavor and color
- red pepper flakes Optional for spice
Method
How to Make Baked Feta Pasta
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes and feta in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes blister and feta softens.
- Mash baked feta and tomatoes together with a fork to make a creamy sauce.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and reserved pasta water, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories400kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein12gFat22gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol25mgSodium800mgPotassium300mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A500IUVitamin C15mgCalcium250mgIron2mg