Description
Baked feta pasta with mushrooms for earthy depth is a comforting dish that transforms a simple dinner into a gourmet experience. This creamy, cheese-laden pasta combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic, tender mushrooms, and tangy feta, creating a mouthwatering symphony of taste. The aroma wafting from your oven will have everyone gathering in the kitchen long before it’s ready to serve. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this dish is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the baking dish, combine pasta with cherry tomatoes and sliced mushrooms. Toss with minced garlic.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the mixture.
- Drizzle everything generously with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Once baked, mix everything gently to create a creamy sauce from the melted feta. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg