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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 650
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

Produce

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes

Produce

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)

Seasonings

  • to taste salt salt
  • to taste black pepper black pepper

Herbs

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Optional

  • 1 dash red pepper flakes

Optional

  • 1 cup spinach (optional)

Optional

  • 1 cup grilled chicken (optional)

Optional

  • 1/4 cup parmesan (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and drizzle olive oil. Toss to coat.
  • 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, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  • Mash feta and tomatoes, 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: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Pasta