Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor explosion of viral baked feta pasta with rich, tangy sauce. This easy-to-make dish features creamy feta cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes, baked to perfection for a luscious sauce that clings to every bite of pasta. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz penne pasta (or preferred type)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish and surround it with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and feta is gooey.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once out of the oven, mash the feta and mix with tomatoes to create a sauce. Drain pasta and toss it with the mixture.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg