Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish made with oven-baked feta cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a rich and comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
- 200 g block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs, then toss to coat.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes are soft and bursting and feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Remove baking dish from oven and mash feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a block of feta for the creamiest texture.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Include spinach or zucchini for more vegetables.
- Olives or lemon juice can add extra flavor.
- Increase red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
