This oven-baked feta pasta became famous for a reason—it’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.
Recipe Overview
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 block (7 oz / 200g) feta cheese
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish
In a baking dish, place cherry tomatoes and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat.
3. Add the Feta Cheese
Place the feta block in the center of the dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
4. Bake
Bake for 25 minutes until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft.
5. Cook the Pasta
While the feta bakes, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. Mash and Mix
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add minced garlic and gently mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
7. Combine
Add the cooked pasta and chopped basil, then toss everything together until fully coated in the sauce.
8. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
Pro Tips
Add Protein Toss in grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Make It Creamier Stir in a splash of heavy cream or reserved pasta water.
Extra Flavor Try adding olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or spinach for variety.
Gluten-Free Option Use gluten-free pasta.
This oven feta pasta is effortless, creamy, and full of Mediterranean flavors—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Baked Feta Pasta Recipe – Easy & Delicious
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Description
This oven-baked feta pasta became famous for a reason—it’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 block (7 oz / 200g) feta cheese
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish
In a baking dish, place cherry tomatoes and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat.
3. Add the Feta Cheese
Place the feta block in the center of the dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
4. Bake
Bake for 25 minutes until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft.
5. Cook the Pasta
While the feta bakes, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. Mash and Mix
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add minced garlic and gently mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
7. Combine
Add the cooked pasta and chopped basil, then toss everything together until fully coated in the sauce.
8. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
Notes
Add Protein Toss in grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Make It Creamier Stir in a splash of heavy cream or reserved pasta water.
Extra Flavor Try adding olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or spinach for variety.
Gluten-Free Option Use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal per serving