Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Made Simple
This creamy baked feta pasta combines rich feta cheese with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a comforting and indulgent dish that's easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite shape such as penne, fusilli, or spaghetti.
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese A block of high-quality feta cheese.
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances the richness of the dish.
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved for roasting.
- 4-6 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor infusion.
- Salt To taste.
- Black Pepper Freshly cracked, to taste.
- handful Fresh Basil For garnish and flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Add the block of feta cheese to the center of the baking dish, surrounded by tomatoes. Drizzle feta with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes until feta is golden and soft, and tomatoes burst.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute. Mash the baked feta with a fork, mixing it with the roasted tomatoes and garlic.
- Add cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Fold in fresh basil leaves and serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings. It can be customized with various vegetables or proteins.