Description
This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is a viral sensation that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic basil come together to create a simple yet delicious pasta dish that will become a family favorite.
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 Baked Feta Mixture: In an oven-safe baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta melts.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some cooking liquid.
- Combine: Add garlic and basil to the baked mixture. Toss in the cooked pasta. Garnish with more basil.
Notes
- Recipe inspiration from Grilled Cheese Social.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Substitutes: Use any pasta, whole tomatoes, or gluten-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 548mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
