Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta Pasta features juicy roasted grape tomatoes and creamy baked feta cheese blended into a luscious sauce, tossed with bow tie pasta and fresh basil. This easy, trendy dish delivers a perfect balance of tangy, rich, and fresh flavors, ideal for a quick and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta, Vegetarian
- Method: Baking, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
1 (8 oz) block feta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a baking dish, toss grape tomatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt.
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Place feta block in the center among tomatoes; drizzle olive oil over feta.
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Bake 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and lightly golden.
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Remove from oven and stir tomatoes and melted feta to form a creamy sauce.
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Add cooked pasta; toss until well coated.
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Stir in fresh basil.
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Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
Use cherry or Roma tomatoes as alternatives.
Substitute feta with goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Swap bow tie pasta for penne, rotini, or gluten-free pasta.
Add roasted garlic or sautéed spinach for extra nutrition.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
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