Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a viral sensation for a reason – it’s easy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Cherry tomatoes and feta cheese are baked together until bursting with flavor, then tossed with pasta for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
Baked Feta:
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounce block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, packed and chopped, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Bake the feta: Place the feta block in the center of the dish surrounded by tomatoes. Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta melts.
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Combine ingredients: Add garlic and basil to the baked tomatoes and feta. Toss to combine. Add cooked pasta, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
