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Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach and Shrimp

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A creamy and flavorful one-dish pasta bake featuring roasted feta, blistered tomatoes, fresh spinach, and juicy shrimp for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s quick and satisfying.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • 225 g penne, rigatoni, or fusilli pasta
  • 200–225 g block feta cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan-style cheese
  • Optional: Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of a medium baking dish. Scatter cherry tomatoes around it.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes. Sprinkle garlic, red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt, and black pepper on top.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and lightly golden.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with remaining ¼ tsp salt, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes with a spoon to form a creamy sauce.
  8. Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and spinach to the baking dish. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm. Top with optional Parmesan-style cheese and serve with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • Use full-fat block feta in brine for the creamiest sauce.
  • Arugula or kale can be used instead of spinach.
  • Skip red pepper flakes for a mild version suitable for kids.
  • Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
  • A small splash of cream can be added to the sauce for extra richness if desired.

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