Baked Feta Pasta: An Easy, Indulgent Twist on Comfort Food
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Baked Feta Pasta is a delicious and easy dish that combines creamy feta with pasta for an indulgent meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 300 grams pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish with the tomatoes.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- After baking, stir the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 54 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams