Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Baked feta pasta with roasted tomatoes is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings together creamy feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta for a delightful meal. This simple yet flavorful recipe can easily impress your guests or serve as a satisfying weeknight dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy fresh ingredients while keeping your cooking effortless.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces short pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil. Add cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta turns golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Once out of the oven, mash the roasted tomatoes and feta together into a creamy sauce. Toss in cooked pasta, mix well, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg