Baked Feta Pasta
This easy Baked Feta Pasta is a creamy, cheesy dish with roasted tomatoes and pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and tomatoes, then sprinkle with garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.