Description
This creamy baked feta pasta features roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs baked with a block of feta—then tossed with pasta for a rich, tangy sauce.
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, rigatoni, etc.)
8 oz block of feta cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Baking Dish: Toss cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and oregano in a 9×9 baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
Add Feta: Place feta block in center, drizzle with more olive oil and season.
Bake: Roast for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
Cook Pasta: While baking, cook pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Sauce: Mash feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
Combine: Toss pasta into sauce until well coated.
Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use crumbled feta if you don’t have a block, but expect a slightly different texture.
Add red pepper flakes or chili for heat.
Mix in sautéed vegetables or cooked protein for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
