Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

4 servings
This baked Feta Pasta recipe is made with budget-friendly roasted Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, pasta, and a creamy block of feta! Easy and SO delicious!

Ingredients

  • Roma tomatoes $1.20*)
    5
  • garlic cloves $0.30)
    3
  • yellow onion $0.35)
    ½
  • fresh parsley
    1 tbsp
  • salt

    $0.01

    ½ tsp
  • black pepper

    ground, $0.01

    ¼ tsp
  • red pepper flakes

    $0.02

    ⅛ tsp
  • block feta

    $5.44**

    7 oz
  • olive oil

    $1.50

    ½ c
  • rotini pasta $0.53)

    half a box, (uncooked

    8 oz
  • fresh spinach
    1 c
  • honey

    $0.25

    ½ tbsp
  • reserved pasta water

    $0.00

    ½ c
  • fresh basil

    torn, $0.89

    ¼ oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather ingredients. Preheat oven to 400℉.

  2. 2

    Wash and dice tomatoes into 1” pieces

  3. 3

    Mince garlic, parsley, and dice the halved onion.

  4. 4

    Mix tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a 9x13” casserole dish, making a space in the middle for the block of feta.

  5. 5

    Add feta.

  6. 6

    Pour olive oil over the feta and the tomato herb mixture. Transfer baking dish to oven for 40 minutes, uncovered.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, cook ½ box of rotini, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.

  8. 8

    Remove feta and tomatoes from the oven after 40 minutes.

  9. 9

    Add fresh spinach.

  10. 10

    Stir the fresh spinach, honey, and reserved ½ cup of pasta water to the hot baking dish, stirring the feta and tomatoes together and wilting the spinach with their residual heat.

  11. 11

    Pour the rotini into the baking dish of sauce and mix it together.

  12. 12

    Top with torn fresh basil.

Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

60 min4 servings614 cal

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About this Recipe

Indulge in the Viral Sensation: Easy Baked Feta Pasta

Discover the incredibly simple yet utterly delicious Baked Feta Pasta recipe that took the internet by storm! This crowd-pleasing dish delivers big on flavor with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Our version focuses on budget-friendly roasted Roma tomatoes, sweet onion, and aromatic garlic, all baked to perfection alongside a creamy block of feta cheese.

Imagine: sweet, juicy Roma tomatoes bursting with flavor, softened garlic, and tender onion melding with olive oil and a hint of red pepper flakes, creating an irresistible sauce base. As it roasts, the feta block softens into a rich, creamy, and salty delight, ready to be stirred into your favorite pasta. The result is a vibrant, savory, and incredibly satisfying main course that feels gourmet but is wonderfully straightforward.

Why You'll Love This Baked Feta Pasta

What makes this easy Baked Feta Pasta so special? It's the magical transformation that happens in your oven! Roasting the vegetables intensifies their sweetness, creating a depth of flavor that's hard to beat. The star, of course, is the feta – it melts into a luxurious, tangy sauce that coats every strand of pasta beautifully. Plus, with ingredients like creamy feta, fresh basil, and spinach, you're getting a wholesome and flavorful meal.

Tips for Perfect Baked Feta Pasta

  • Vary Your Veggies: Feel free to toss in other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes alongside the Roma tomatoes for extra color and nutrients.
  • Add a Protein Boost: For a more substantial meal, add cooked chicken breast, shrimp, or chickpeas to the pasta just before serving.
  • Herb Power: Don't skip the fresh basil and parsley! They add a burst of freshness that elevates the entire dish.

Serve this delightful pasta with a crusty baguette to soak up every last bit of the incredible sauce, or a simple green salad for a complete meal. It's truly a dish you'll want to make again and again!

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