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Creamy Baked Feta Tomato Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring baked feta and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 8 oz block feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan (optional)

Pantry

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • salt to taste salt
  • black pepper to taste black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped) (optional)
  • red pepper flakes optional red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup spinach (optional)
  • 1 cup grilled chicken (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and toss.
  • Place feta in the center of the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Remove from oven, mash feta and tomatoes until creamy, then add cooked pasta and reserved water. Stir in basil and optional ingredients. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or grilled chicken as desired.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Pasta