Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Easy & Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
This baked feta pasta recipe is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines the richness of feta cheese with the warmth of baked pasta. Perfect for a comforting meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 block feta cheese
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnishing
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta in the center, surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic and red pepper flakes over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- While the feta is baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Once the feta is baked, mash the cheese and tomatoes together.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish, toss everything together, and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure your pasta is egg-free.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables, like spinach or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta pasta, comfort food, easy recipe