Baked Feta Pasta: Easy Vegetarian Delight for Cozy Nights
A delicious vegetarian dish that combines creamy baked feta with pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 400 grams pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the feta is melted and tomatoes are bursting.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine the baked feta mixture with the cooked pasta.
- Toss with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Use any type of pasta you prefer or have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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