Description
A simple and delicious feta pasta recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This one-pot dish combines creamy feta cheese with tender pasta and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 block (7 oz) feta cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese block, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and creamy.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork to create a sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the feta mixture. Stir to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini to this feta pasta.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for your preferred level of spice.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg