Baked Feta Pasta - Cooking With Ayeh

Ingredients

• 300 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (optional)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 200 g Feta Cheese (full‑fat, firm block)
• 400 g Pasta (short pasta such as penne or fusilli, dry)
• 1 cup Fresh Basil (torn)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Prepare Vegetables

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and mince the garlic cloves, and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

3. Assemble in Baking Dish

   Spread the tomatoes and minced garlic in an even layer in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper, then place the block of feta in the center.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake Feta and Tomatoes

   Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta becomes soft and slightly golden on top.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Cook Pasta

   While the feta bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook al dente according to package instructions (usually 10‑11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Create Creamy Sauce

   Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, mash the softened feta together with the roasted tomatoes and garlic until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.

   Time: PT5M

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly, and stir in the torn fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

80g

Fat

22g

Fiber

4g