Our Baked Feta Pasta recipe is here to delight your taste buds. This trending dish has taken the food world by storm, and once you taste it, you'll understand why. With a perfect blend of creamy feta cheese, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and al dente pasta, it's a cozy comfort food that's perfect for family dinners, date nights, or a simple weeknight treat.
Preheat your oven to 400F. In an oven-safe dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle half of the olive oil over the mixture and toss it all together.
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta cheese. Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes burst, and the feta cheese turns golden brown.
While the feta mixture bakes, cook your pasta in salted boiling water until it reaches al dente. Remember to reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Once the baked ingredients are ready, remove the dish from the oven. Use a fork to gently mash the baked feta and mix it with the roasted tomatoes to create a creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss everything together. If the mixture seems too dry, use some of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Plate the Baked Feta Pasta, garnishing it with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired. Season with more black pepper and red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.