Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
A delightful baked feta pasta dish featuring juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy feta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta A classic choice for its fun shape that holds onto the sauce well.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Juicy gems that add natural sweetness.
- 8 oz block-style feta cheese Creamy and tangy, essential for the sauce.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds depth and flavor.
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Enhances the flavors.
- to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
- to taste Pepper Essential for flavor.
- Fresh serving basil leaves for garnish Adds color and fresh aroma.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
Cooking Pasta
- While baking, bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Mixing
- Once baking is done, mash the feta into the tomatoes until creamy and combine with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best results. You can also add protein, like grilled chicken or shrimp, for a heartier dish.