Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of creamy feta tomato pasta—a dish that elevates any meal into a celebration. With warm feta melting into sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and perfectly cooked pasta, each bite is a flavor-packed experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the block of feta cheese in the center.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the tomatoes and feta. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- While roasting, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- Combine roasted mixture with drained pasta in a large bowl. Add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
- Toss in torn basil leaves before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg