Feta Tomato Pasta
A deliciously creamy Feta Tomato Pasta made with juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, garlic, and pasta. An easy, flavorful weeknight dinner ready in no time.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 608kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta penne or rigatoni
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente - according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Dump the tomatoes and garlic into the baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the baking dish surrounded by the tomatoes.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Remove and stir everything together; be sure to mash the feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the baking dish with the sauce until it is fully coated.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 72g