Description
A flavorful twist on classic pasta featuring creamy feta and sweet roasted tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 block of feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and minced garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove the feta and tomatoes from the oven and mash the feta with a fork.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Omit salt if you’re sensitive, as feta can be salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg