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Baked Feta Pasta: The Addictive Creamy Dish Everyone’s Obsessed With

Baked feta pasta fresh from the oven with tomatoes
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Whip up creamy Baked Feta Pasta in 30 minutes! This viral, flavor-packed recipe is your new go-to for easy, crave-worthy weeknight dinners

  • Author: gadeserahmed
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Ingredients

Scale

  • 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli work best)

  • 1 block (7–8 oz) feta cheese

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula

  • Fresh basil, for garnish

  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently.

  • Place the block of feta in the center of the dish, surrounded by the tomatoes. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top.

  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and soft.

  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.

  • Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes together into a creamy sauce.

  • Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the dish. Mix well until the spinach wilts. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot!

Notes

  • Use full-fat block feta for best results. Avoid crumbled feta, as it tends to dry out during baking instead of melting into a creamy sauce.

  • Choose quality cherry tomatoes that are ripe and sweet. They’ll break down beautifully and balance the saltiness of the feta.

  • Add greens wisely — toss spinach or arugula in right after baking, not before, to keep them fresh and bright. The residual heat is all you need.

  • Save that pasta water! It’s the secret to creating a silky, restaurant-style sauce. Just a splash can loosen up the mix if it gets too thick.

  • Double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd. This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.

  • Want more flavor? Toss in a few sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, or caramelized onions for added depth.

  • Gluten-free option: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta brand — fusilli or rotini shapes work best for holding onto the creamy sauce.

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