Baked Feta Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Dish for Home Cooks
This baked feta pasta recipe is simple yet packed with flavor, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and combine it with the baked feta and tomatoes, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of pasta water when mixing.
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness by modifying red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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