How long to bake feta pasta?

Most baked-feta pasta recipes need 35 to 40 minutes in a 400°F oven. This timing ensures the feta softens and the tomatoes burst.

Can you use crumbled feta for baked feta pasta?

Yes, you can use crumbled feta. Just reduce the bake time slightly, and stir it in earlier to help it melt into the sauce.

How to make baked feta pasta?

Place a block or crumbled feta in a baking dish with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Bake, stir in cooked pasta, and serve.

Can you freeze baked feta pasta?

Yes, divide it into portions, store in freezer-safe containers, and thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Can you make baked feta pasta with crumbled feta?

Absolutely. Crumbled feta melts faster, so watch the texture and stir as needed.

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe: Ultimate 1-Pan Comfort Food

Name: Baked Feta Pasta: 5 Easy Steps To Make It Tonight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 block feta cheese (8 oz); 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt, to taste; 12 oz short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini); 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Description

Creamy and tangy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic. Easy, one-dish meal full of flavor.

Ingredients

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1 block feta cheese (8 oz)

2 cups cherry tomatoes

3 garlic cloves, smashed

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt, to taste

12 oz short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt.

3. Place the block of feta in the center and drizzle with more olive oil.

4. Bake for 35–40 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.

5. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

6. Remove dish from oven, add pasta and pasta water, and stir until creamy.

7. Top with fresh basil and serve hot.

Notes

You can use crumbled feta, but reduce bake time slightly.

Add lemon zest or roasted veggies for variety.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of water.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 45mg