Baked Feta Pasta is a delicious and simple dish combining creamy feta and roasted cherry tomatoes for a flavorful experience.
Servings 4plates
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Ingredients
For the Pasta
8ouncespastaany shape you love
For the Sauce
1block (8 ounces)feta cheesecreamy cheese provides a luxurious texture when melted
2cupscherry tomatoesfresh tomatoes enhance the sweetness and flavor
1/4cupolive oiluse high-quality for richness
3clovesgarlicminced
1teaspoondried oreganocomplements the flavors beautifully
1pinchsalt
1pinchpepperfreshly cracked adds heat
For Garnish
fresh basilfor garnish, optional
red pepper flakesfor serving, optional
Equipment
Baking Dish
Large Pot
Colander
fork
Method
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Toss gently until everything is well-coated.
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and lightly golden.
Mash the feta into the roasted tomatoes and garlic with a fork after removing it from the oven.
Add the cooked pasta to the dish and toss to combine everything well.
Adjust consistency if needed by adding a bit of reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.