Description
Baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines the rich essence of golden feta cheese and sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds while filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh basil, to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, whole
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes; drizzle more olive oil over it.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta turns golden brown.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Mix the baked feta and tomatoes with the cooked pasta in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg