Baked Feta Pasta: The Easy Indulgence Your Family Will Love
Baked feta pasta is a delicious and simple dish that your family will adore, combining creamy feta with perfectly cooked pasta and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine feta cheese and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the feta is done, mix the baked feta and tomatoes with the cooked pasta. Add chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add roasted vegetables.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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