Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a viral sensation for a reason – it’s simple, flavorful, and incredibly delicious. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a creamy and tangy pasta dish that will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
Baked Feta Mixture:
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounce block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil packed and chopped, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Tomatoes and Feta: Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Add the feta block in the center, coat with olive oil and seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta melts.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some cooking liquid.
- Combine: Add garlic and basil to the baked tomatoes and feta. Toss with cooked pasta. Garnish with basil and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
