Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish combining sweet, juicy grape tomatoes and creamy baked feta cheese, all tossed with aromatic Italian seasoning and fresh basil. This comforting pasta recipe comes together effortlessly in the oven and makes a perfect weeknight meal for four.
Ingredients
Produce
- 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Dairy
- 1-8 oz brick of Feta cheese
Pantry
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to get it ready for baking the tomatoes and feta.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Place the grape tomatoes in a medium-sized baking dish, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Add Feta Cheese: Place the entire 8 oz brick of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes in the baking dish.
- Drizzle Olive Oil and Season: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and feta. Then sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt evenly over the top.
- Add Remaining Olive Oil: Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil directly over the feta cheese to ensure it bakes creamy and soft.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens and browns slightly on top.
- Combine and Season: Remove the dish from the oven and stir the softened feta and roasted tomatoes together until well combined. Fold in the chopped fresh basil for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Toss with Pasta and Serve: Add the warm, cooked bow tie pasta into the feta tomato mixture and stir until all the pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes work best as they burst nicely when baked.
- You can substitute bow tie pasta for penne or rigatoni if preferred.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.
