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Baked Feta Pasta

Sweet roasted tomatoes and creamy baked feta combine to create an easy, flavorful pasta dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword baked feta and tomato pasta, baked feta pasta, feta tomato pasta, feta tomato pasta bake, pasta with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 500kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-Inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (such as penne, rotini, or spaghetti)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, thyme, or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the tomatoes and garlic in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
    Stirring cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs in a baking dish.
  • Nestle the block of feta in the center of the dish.
    Process shot showing how to make pasta with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes.
  • Bake uncovered until the tomatoes burst and the cheese is soft, about 30 to 35 minutes.
    Baked feta cheese and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the starchy pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
    Boiled pasta in a colander with the reserved cooking water in a measuring cup nearby.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir the tomatoes and feta with a spoon or fork until creamy.
    Stirring baked feta into the cherry tomatoes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Toss until well coated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Stir in the fresh herbs and serve immediately.
    Horizontal overhead shot of a feta tomato pasta bake.

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Notes

  • Use a block of feta for the creamiest sauce.
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes work best.
  • Reserve pasta water before draining.
  • Fresh basil gives the brightest flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, spinach, or zucchini for a heartier meal.
  • Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
  • Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1438IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 3mg