Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a viral sensation that is simple to make and bursting with flavor. Juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese are roasted to perfection, then tossed with pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
Baked Feta:
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounce block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, packed and chopped, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Prepare feta: Place the feta block in the center of the dish, surrounded by tomatoes. Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta melts.
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid.
- Combine ingredients: Add garlic and basil to the tomatoes and feta. Toss with cooked pasta. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- Recipe Inspiration: Grilled Cheese Social
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days
- Substitutes: Use gluten-free pasta or whole tomatoes if needed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
