Baked Feta Tomato Pasta Recipe
A simple and delicious baked pasta dish featuring creamy feta cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cavatappi pasta
- 2 pints Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Feta cheese
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Fresh basil, packed and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together.
- Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, surrounded by the tomatoes. Flip the feta a couple of times to coat it.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta starts to melt.
- While the tomatoes and feta bake, cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and add in the minced garlic and chopped basil. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the drained pasta to the baking dish and mix everything thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp before serving.
- You can swap cherry tomatoes for zucchini or bell peppers for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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