Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
This Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe is creamy, rich, and so easy to make! With feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, it’s the perfect cozy pasta dinner.
Equipment
- Baking dish (medium size)
- Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- Colander
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta penne, fusilli, or rigatoni
- 200 g block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish
- Add cherry tomatoes to the baking dish. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes over them.
Step 3: Add the Feta
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish. Drizzle olive oil generously over everything.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta becomes soft and slightly golden.
Step 5: Cook the Pasta
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 6: Mash and Mix
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a spoon to mash the feta and tomatoes together into a creamy sauce.
Step 7: Combine with Pasta
- Add the cooked pasta into the baking dish. Toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
- Top with fresh basil and serve warm.