Save A festive, creamy pasta dish featuring oven-roasted feta, bursting cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a snowy sprinkle of grated Parmesan, perfect for a holiday table.
This dish brings together the best of Mediterranean flavors and is always a hit at our family gatherings.
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Ingredients
- Feta cheese block: 200 g (7 oz)
- Parmesan cheese: 60 g (2 oz), finely grated
- Cherry tomatoes: 500 g (1 lb), mixed colors preferred
- Garlic: 3 cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- Red onion (optional): 1 small, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves: for garnish
- Short pasta (fusilli, penne, or rigatoni): 350 g (12 oz)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (optional): ½ tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange ingredients:
- Place the feta cheese block in the center of a baking dish. Arrange cherry tomatoes, garlic, and onion (if using) around the feta.
- Season:
- Drizzle everything with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta turns golden at the edges.
- Cook pasta:
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Mash feta mixture:
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a large spoon, gently mash and mix the feta with the tomatoes and garlic until creamy.
- Combine pasta:
- Add the hot pasta to the baking dish, tossing everything together. Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, topped with a generous snowfall of grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
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Notes
Add baby spinach or roasted red peppers for extra color and flavor.
Required Tools
Oven-safe baking dish, large pot, strainer, mixing spoon
Allergen Information
Contains milk (feta, Parmesan), wheat (pasta). Check cheese labels for vegetarian suitability if required. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pasta.
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This baked feta pasta is an effortless way to impress guests while enjoying comforting, flavorful food.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of pasta works best?
Short pasta shapes like fusilli, penne, or rigatoni hold the creamy sauce well and allow even coating.
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Substitute dairy feta with plant-based alternatives and omit Parmesan or use a vegan cheese for similar flavor.
- → How do I prevent the pasta from drying out?
Reserve some pasta cooking water to add gradually when mixing with baked ingredients, ensuring a silky sauce.
- → What herbs are recommended for garnish?
Fresh basil leaves add a bright, aromatic touch that complements the creamy and roasted flavors.
- → Is it possible to add more vegetables?
Yes, baby spinach or roasted red peppers can be added for extra color and nutrition without overwhelming the dish.
