Description
Baked feta pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and satisfying dish made with roasted tomatoes and feta cheese, creating a rich, savory sauce that beautifully coats the pasta. Quick to make, it’s a perfect cozy meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
1–8 oz brick of Feta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the grape tomatoes to a medium-sized baking dish.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt over the tomatoes and feta.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens.
- Remove the dish from the oven and stir the tomatoes and feta together until well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Add the chopped fresh basil and mix.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir until well combined. Serve hot.
Notes
- Vegan Version: Replace the feta with a plant-based feta or creamy vegan cheese substitute to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the bow tie pasta for a gluten-free pasta of your choice.
- Add Protein: For an added protein boost, toss in some grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted chickpeas.
- Spicy Twist: Add red pepper flakes to the tomatoes before baking for a bit of heat.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. If the pasta looks dry, add a splash of olive oil or water to bring it back to its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
