Description
Feta pasta is a creamy and tangy dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe combines the rich flavors of feta cheese with fresh cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic, creating a delightful sauce that clings to your favorite pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, feta pasta is quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this deliciousness and discover why it’s a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz high-quality feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and juices mingle with the feta.
- While the mixture bakes, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Mix baked feta and tomato mixture with the cooked pasta until well combined. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg