Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Baked Feta Pasta! This trendy dish features a block of feta cheese baked with cherry tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. A simple yet elegant meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni works best)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center. Surround it with cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the feta is soft and tomatoes are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta cheese and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the feta-tomato mixture until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add spinach or other vegetables to the baking dish for added nutrition.
- Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes