Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted grape tomatoes and melted feta cheese, combined with fresh basil and bow tie pasta. This easy-to-make recipe delivers rich Mediterranean flavors with minimal effort, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
- 1 (8 oz) block of feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the tomatoes and feta.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Place the washed and dried grape tomatoes in a medium-sized baking dish evenly.
- Place Feta: Position the whole block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes within the baking dish.
- Add Olive Oil (Part 1): Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and feta to ensure even roasting and flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon salt evenly over the tomatoes and feta for enhanced taste.
- Add Olive Oil (Part 2): Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil directly over the feta block to help it soften beautifully.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta cheese becomes soft and creamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Remove the dish from the oven and stir together the softened feta and roasted tomatoes until well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Add Basil: Add the chopped fresh basil to the mixture and mix thoroughly to distribute the fresh herbal flavor.
- Combine with Pasta: Stir the cooked and drained bow tie pasta into the creamy tomato and feta sauce until fully coated and combined.
- Serve: Serve the baked feta pasta hot and enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute grape tomatoes with cherry or roma tomatoes for similar results.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Adding a splash of pasta water when mixing can help loosen the sauce if needed.
