Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives is a heavenly dish that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, flavorful masterpiece. This recipe features roasted feta cheese mingling with juicy cherry tomatoes and briny olives, creating a sauce that clings perfectly to pasta. Ideal for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it up with fresh basil for an Instagram-worthy meal that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In the dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Place the feta cheese block in the center of the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Mix the baked feta mixture into the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve with fresh basil on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a kick or swapping feta for goat cheese for a different taste profile. This dish can be prepared ahead of time—just assemble and refrigerate before baking.