Baked Feta Pasta
Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

A block of melting feta baked in the oven, surrounded by juicy cherry tomatoes and aromatic herbs, crushed and tossed with pasta for a creamy and delicious sauce.

Prep⏱️ 5 min
Cook🔥 25 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 14 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 10.5 oz fresh feta cheese
  • 10.5 oz cherry tomatoes
  • scant 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Fresh herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lemon zest

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 390°F.

  2. 2

    Place the block of feta in the center of a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic, fresh herbs, and pour the olive oil generously over the top.

  5. 5

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the feta is soft and the tomatoes have burst.

  6. 6

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

  7. 7

    Mash the melted block of feta and mix with the roasted tomatoes and the oil from the dish.

  8. 8

    Pour the sauce over the hot pasta and toss gently to combine.

💡 Chef's Tip

Use a high-quality feta. You can add red pepper flakes for extra flavor.