Description
Discover the deliciously healthy way to enjoy pasta with our Baked Feta Pasta recipe. Combining creamy feta cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, this dish is a perfect comfort meal that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Ideal for weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s a hot recipe you’ll love to prepare and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz of pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape)
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: honey for a touch of sweetness or hot honey for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Place the crumbled feta cheese in the center and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and feta turns golden.
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook your pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once baked, use a spoon or spatula to gently mash the feta and tomatoes together, creating a creamy sauce. Toss the cooked pasta into this sauce, ensuring every strand is coated generously. For added flavor, sprinkle fresh basil and drizzle more olive oil if needed.
- For a hot honey feta chicken twist, drizzle a little honey or hot honey over the pasta for sweetness and a spicy kick. This enhances the hot recipe experience and keeps it irresistibly tender and flavorful.
Notes
- Use high-quality feta cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes or hot honey to suit your taste.
- Keep some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it gets too thick.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a fresh aroma and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg