Description
Baked Feta Pasta is a viral sensation that combines creamy feta cheese, burst grape tomatoes, and pasta into one deliciously comforting dish. The baked feta melts into a rich, creamy sauce that coats the pasta beautifully, making it an easy and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
1 (8 oz) brick of feta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Baking Dish:
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Add the washed and dried grape tomatoes to a medium-sized baking dish.
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Add the Feta:
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Place the brick of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
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Season the Ingredients:
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Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and feta.
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Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt over the dish. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta cheese.
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Bake:
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta cheese softens and begins to melt.
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Stir:
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Remove the dish from the oven. Stir the melted feta and burst tomatoes together until well combined.
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Mix with Pasta:
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Add the cooked and drained bow tie pasta to the baking dish, tossing everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy tomato and feta mixture.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and serve hot!
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Notes
Cheese Alternatives: Use goat cheese or ricotta for a creamier sauce if you don’t have feta.
Vegetable Add-ins: Add spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for more flavor and nutrients.
Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes to the tomatoes and feta for some heat.
Pasta Variations: Substitute bow tie pasta with penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian
