Description
This baked feta pasta recipe features a creamy, flavorful sauce made by baking a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. The roasted ingredients are combined with cooked pasta and garnished with fresh basil, creating a comforting and easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Vegetables
- 1 block feta cheese (approximately 7 oz)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta of choice
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the feta and tomatoes.
- Arrange Ingredients: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it evenly with the cherry tomatoes.
- Add Flavorings: Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper across the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the feta is soft and golden brown and the tomatoes have burst and softened.
- Cook Pasta: While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Mix Sauce: Remove the baked dish from the oven and stir the feta and roasted tomatoes together until creamy and well combined to form a sauce.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the feta sauce and toss to evenly coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving to add a bright, herbal touch.
Notes
- Use block feta cheese rather than crumbled for best melting results.
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes or halved regular tomatoes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if your feta is already salty.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
