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Rectangular dish filled with baked feta tomato pasta topped with fresh herbs.

Baked Feta Tomato Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This Mediterranean dinner features roasted feta and tomatoes that transform into a rich sauce without heavy cream. My family enjoys this because it delivers bold flavors with very little cleanup required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings:6 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Calories:580kcal
Cost:$15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta Penne or rigatoni
  • 2 blocks feta cheese (8 oz each)
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes Whole
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil Divided use
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes For heat
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn Add at end
  • 2 tablespoon fresh oregano Herbal note
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • ¼ cup pine nuts Optional crunch
  • 1 lemon zest For brightness

Equipment

  • 1 Large Baking Dish Ceramic or glass
  • 1 Large pot For pasta
  • 1 Colander For draining

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and place feta blocks in the center of a baking dish.
  2. Drizzle the cheese with olive oil and season with salt and pepper for flavor.
  3. Scatter cherry tomatoes around the feta to fill the baking dish completely.
  4. Toss tomatoes with garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and remaining oil to coat evenly.
  5. Roast for 35 minutes until the cheese is soft and tomatoes have burst.
  6. Cook pasta until al dente while reserving a half cup of the starchy water.
  7. Add hot pasta, torn basil, and lemon zest to the baking dish immediately.
  8. Toss everything until the melted feta creates a creamy sauce that coats the noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g (1 people)Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use block feta in brine to ensure the cheese melts smoothly without becoming grainy. I found that pre-crumbled varieties often fail to create the desired creamy consistency.