Description
Baked Feta Pasta delivers a creamy, cheesy dream straight from Finland that comes together in one pan with minimal effort. Grab some tomatoes, feta, and herbs, then watch your simple weeknight dinner turn into something seriously delicious that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 block feta cheese
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 400°F and position a large baking dish on your kitchen counter, ready for action.
- Scatter 1 lb of cherry tomatoes around a single block of feta cheese, ensuring they form a single, even layer.
- Generously drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the tomatoes and feta, then evenly sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, watching for tomatoes to burst and feta to turn golden brown.
- During baking, boil 1 lb pasta in salted water according to package directions until perfectly al dente.
- Carefully extract the baking dish from the oven and immediately crush the softened feta and burst tomatoes into a chunky sauce.
- Pour ¼ cup heavy cream into the hot mixture, stirring until a smooth, creamy consistency develops.
- Drain your cooked pasta and transfer it directly into the baking dish with the feta sauce.
- Gently tumble the pasta through the sauce until every strand is thoroughly coated.
- Tear ¼ cup fresh basil leaves and shower them over the pasta for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately from the baking dish, embracing its rustic, family-style charm.
Notes
- Select ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for the most intense flavor in the sauce.
- Use full-fat feta for maximum creaminess and a rich, tangy finish to the dish.
- Fresh basil makes a huge difference, so don’t skip it or use dried herbs as a substitute.
- If watching calories, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg