Easy way to make Baked Feta Pasta (Loaded with Bright Flavors)

It’s understandable why Baked Feta Pasta is popular.

The world’s kitchens have been dominated by this one-dish wonder. It features vibrant hues and even more vibrant flavors! Baked Feta Pasta combined with cooked spaghetti is feta, tomatoes, olive oil, and seasonings. outrageously simple. The outcome is flawless on a dish.

Pasta That Is SO EASY

This meal was introduced to me by my pal Yumna from Feel Good Foodie, who had heard of it through Grilled Cheese Social. Millions of people have used this recipe since it was first developed by Jenni at Liemessa in Finnland.

We adore it since (Baked Feta Pasta)

• It’s absurdly simple. So simple!
• In a matter of minutes, prepare (or less).
• Simple, fresh ingredients are used in this pasta to create a delicious dish.
• Rich and flavorful to the brim.

The Baked Feta Pasta is the ideal approach to elevate the basic dish. We love to put our unique spin on popular recipes. Utilize this adaptable recipe to create your dish using the ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients

CHEESE The star of the show is feta cheese. It tastes salty and sour. It comes in blocks and is easily crumbled.

When other ingredients are combined with melted feta, such as garlic, olive oil, or balsamic vinegar, the result is delicious (use your imagination). The entire 8-ounce block of feta is used in this recipe!

Cherry or grape tomatoes in liberal amounts balance the feta wonderfully for a tart, salty, and fresh flavor. Red bell pepper can be included to provide more flavor.

Pasta and spices Utilize the pasta of your choice without hesitation. We prefer medium-sized shapes like farfalle, rotini, or penne. You can season whichever you like, but we like our unique Italian seasoning mixture!

Variations

You can also include diced zucchini, mushrooms, or freshly chopped spinach. Although this dish calls for vegetables, it may easily be turned into a protein-rich entrée by including chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage.

Making Baked Feta Pasta

You can make this recipe all year round because it’s so simple and adaptable.

1. Toss tomatoes with garlic and olive oil.
2. As directed in the recipe below, place a feta block in the center of the tomatoes and bake.
3. Cook pasta till al dente and drain, saving the cooking liquid.
4. Add pasta to the baking dish with the tomatoes and feta mixture. As necessary, stir and add the pasta water.

We like to use plenty of tomatoes and fresh herbs like basil and parsley as garnishes because this meal is VERY rich.

Advice on Making the Best Pasta

• Avoid overcooking the pasta since after it is added to the casserole dish, it will continue to cook.
• Before baking, tomatoes can be chopped lengthwise in half or left whole.
• For a unique touch, try substituting Greek Seasoning for Italian Seasoning.
• Serve a little dessert along with some delectable meatballs.

Leftovers

Pasta with baked feta should be stored in the refrigerator under cover for about 4 days. Use the microwave to reheat.

Pasta with baked feta can be put together in advance and stored in the fridge. Create fresh pasta, then combine the two. Garnish with basil before serving.

Baked Feta Pasta

A simple yet sophisticated vegetarian pasta dish that’s ideal for a family dinner is baked feta pasta.

Ingredients

• 8-ounce block of feta cheese
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, about 3 cups
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
• ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
• 8 ounces of uncooked pasta
• salt & pepper
• fresh basil and parsley for serving

Instructions for Baked Feta Pasta

1. Set the oven to 400 °F.
2. In a baking dish, combine tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Place the feta block inside the tomatoes.
3. Bake the tomatoes and feta for 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and splitting. 2-3 minutes of broiling.
4. Cook pasta in salted water until it is al dente while the tomatoes are baking. Drain, but save at least 1 cup of the water in reserve.
5. In the baking dish, combine the tomatoes and feta.
6. Pasta and enough pasta water to create a creamy sauce should be combined.
7. Add some fresh basil and then serve.

Nutrition information

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 384 | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg