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Baked Feta Pasta

A creamy, tangy baked feta pasta made with roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach, and herbs. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 20 oz grape tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz feta cheese sheep's milk variety
  • 10 oz dry pasta such as campanelle or rigatoni
  • 8 oz spinach roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley minced
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Add grape tomatoes and garlic to a baking dish. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
  3. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, then increase temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tomatoes and feta are slightly browned.
  4. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
  5. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and quickly toss with the wilted spinach.
  6. Smashed the roasted tomatoes, garlic, feta, and oil using a spoon or fork. Mix in basil, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Thin the mixture with reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

This baked feta pasta is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. Customize with your favorite herbs or add proteins like chicken for extra satisfaction.