Baked Feta Tomato Pasta (Easy Recipe)
This baked feta tomato pasta is an easy, oven-roasted dinner made with juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and tender pasta. Everything bakes in one dish before being tossed into a rich, naturally creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently.
- Place the feta block in the center of the tomatoes and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- While baking, cook pasta in salted water until al dente or desired tenderness. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the dish, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed for a silky sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
🔄 Variations
Add spinach or kale after baking.
Swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.
❄️ Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of water.
💡 Tip
Use block feta, not crumbles, for the creamiest sauce.
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I use grape tomatoes?
A: Yes, they work the same as cherry tomatoes.
Q: Can I use crumbled feta?
A: Whole block melts creamier.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Grilled chicken or shrimp pair perfectly.
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