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Easy Baked Feta Cherry Tomato Pasta That Bursts with Flavor
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
This vibrant and flavorful baked feta pasta combines juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy feta for a delicious, easy-to-make meal that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Dairy
2
cups
cherry tomatoes
(Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes.)
1
block
feta cheese
(The star ingredient.)
2
tablespoons
olive oil
(Generously drizzled.)
4
cloves
garlic
(Peeled for roasting.)
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
(Cracked.)
0.5
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
(Optional for heat.)
8
oz
your favorite pasta
(Penne, rotini, or fusilli.)
1
cup
fresh basil leaves
(Stir in after baking.)
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
(Optional for zing.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 20 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Mix baked feta and tomatoes with cooked pasta. Stir in basil and lemon zest if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
cherry tomatoes, Feta, Pasta