Craving Baked Feta Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz Pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini; cooked al dente)
• 2 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved if large, whole if small)
• 7 oz Feta Cheese (block, full‑fat, crumbled later)
• 3 clove Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

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

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Arrange Ingredients in Baking Dish

   Place the block of feta in the center of the baking dish. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around it, add minced garlic, drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over everything.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Feta and Tomatoes

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

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Cook Pasta

   While the feta bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 9‑11 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

5. Drain Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine and Smash

   Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, smash the softened feta and burst tomatoes together until a creamy sauce forms. Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat, and if needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Plate the pasta, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and garnish with fresh basil or a pinch of red‑pepper flakes if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g