Description
Indulge in this creamy feta tomato pasta recipe, where luscious cherry tomatoes burst with flavor, and tangy feta cheese melts into a silky sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is a delightful blend of savory and tangy notes that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience worth savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften and burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- Crumble feta cheese into the skillet and stir gently until melted and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water. Combine pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved water for desired consistency.
- Toss in fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta (230g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg