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Baked Feta Pasta

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Baked feta pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish made with roasted grape tomatoes, creamy baked feta, tender pasta, and fresh herbs. It’s a one-pan, one-pot recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 pints (20 oz) grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 7 oz block feta cheese, drained
  • 10 oz dry pasta (penne, rotini, rigatoni, or bow tie)
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 8 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine grape tomatoes and halved garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  3. Place the feta block in the center of the dish, turning once to coat with oil.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes. Then increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C), move rack to upper third, and bake for another 10 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and feta is golden.
  5. Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Just before draining, stir in spinach to wilt. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  6. Using a wooden spoon, mash the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and feta into a creamy sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and spinach, basil, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
  8. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • A block of feta works best for a creamy sauce; crumbled feta may not melt properly.
  • Add more vegetables or protein like chicken for variation.
  • Use pasta water to adjust sauce thickness after mixing.
  • Fresh herbs elevate the flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch.

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