Baked Feta Pasta
A creamy, flavorful baked feta pasta where cherry tomatoes roast to bursting and feta melts into a luscious sauce, combined with pasta for an easy, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: 40–50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz block of feta cheese
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
3–4 garlic cloves, minced or smashed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
8–12 oz pasta (penne, bowtie, or orzo work well)
½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Optional: lemon zest, fresh thyme, oregano, balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a baking dish.
- Place feta block in the center, turning it to coat with olive oil.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until tomatoes blister and feta softens.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Remove baking dish from oven and stir feta and tomatoes to create a creamy sauce.
- Add pasta to the dish and toss, adding pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Add shallots and thyme for deeper flavor.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese or brie for a different creamy texture.
- Stir in baby spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Add roasted chickpeas for protein and crunch.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a tangy-sweet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/baked-feta-pasta/
