Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Feta & Tomato Pasta using just 5 ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
- 1 pint (about 2 cups or 500g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 block (about 7 oz or 200g) feta cheese, cubed
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cube the feta cheese.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
Bake Feta & Tomatoes:
- In a baking dish, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed feta cheese, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, then gently toss everything together to coat.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and juicy, and the feta cheese is golden and slightly melted.
Cook the Pasta:
- While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, then drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Combine Pasta and Baked Ingredients:
- Once the feta and tomatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the roasted feta and tomatoes.
- Toss everything together gently, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Serve hot, and enjoy!
This dish is wonderfully flavorful with the roasted tomatoes, creamy feta, and aromatic garlic. It's quick to put together and makes for a satisfying meal any day of the week!