Baked Feta Pasta: A Delightfully Easy Holiday Treat
This baked feta pasta is a simple yet delicious dish that combines creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and al dente pasta for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- oven-safe baking dish
- pot for cooking pasta
- colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta (or any pasta of choice)
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, packed and chopped plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Place the feta block in the center of the dish and coat it with the oil and seasoning.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta melts.
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and save ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Mix minced garlic and basil into the baked tomatoes and feta.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir to combine, garnishing with additional basil before serving.
Notes
Any type of pasta can be used, including gluten-free options. Regular whole tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes can substitute cherry tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes are preferred for flavor.