Baked feta pasta recipe

Ingredients

• 400 grams Cherry Tomatoes (halved if large, whole if grape size)
• 250 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined, raw)
• 100 ml Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended; divided use)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 5 cloves Garlic (crushed or minced)
• 200 grams Feta Cheese (crumbled; Greek feta preferred)
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil (leaves torn; reserve some for garnish)
• 300 grams Pasta (any short pasta such as penne or fusilli)
• 4 liters Water (for boiling pasta)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

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

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Combine Shrimp and Tomatoes

   In a mixing bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, raw shrimp, 50 ml olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and crushed garlic until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT10M

3. Bake Shrimp and Tomatoes

   Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Boil Pasta Water

   While the shrimp bake, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a generous pinch of salt.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cook Pasta

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook 8–10 minutes, or until al dente according to package instructions.

   Time: PT10M

6. Drain Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a splash of the hot pasta water for the sauce.

   Time: PT2M

7. Mash Tomatoes and Feta

   Transfer the baked tomatoes (with any juices) to a bowl and mash together with the crumbled feta until a chunky‑smooth sauce forms.

   Time: PT5M

8. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the hot pasta to the bowl with the tomato‑feta mash, toss gently, then fold in torn fresh basil leaves. Add a drizzle of the remaining olive oil and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

   Time: PT5M

9. Serve

   Plate the pasta, garnish with extra basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

713

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

80g

Fat

30g

Fiber

4g