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Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe is easy!

Experience creamy, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite with this easy Baked Feta Pasta recipe! Roasted cherry tomatoes, melted feta, and fresh basil create a rich, luscious sauce that perfectly coats tender pasta for a dish that's both effortless and irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes8 oz block feta cheese3 cloves garlic½ cup olive oil⅓ cup fresh basil leaves chopped (plus more for serving)Salt and pepper, to taste2 teaspoons oreganoPasta (cavatappi preferred, around 12 oz recommended)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish. Drizzle with half of the olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and toss to coat.
  3. Make a space in the center of the dish and place the block of feta cheese. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta and sprinkle additional seasoning if desired.
  4. Scatter the garlic cloves around the tomatoes.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are bursting.
  6. While the tomatoes and feta bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. Once baked, sprinkle chopped basil over the tomato and feta mixture. Mash everything together with a spoon to form a creamy sauce.
  8. Add the cooked pasta directly into the baking dish and toss well until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy feta-tomato sauce.
  9.  
  10. Garnish with additional fresh basil before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Use good quality feta cheese (preferably Greek) for the creamiest results.
  • Cavatappi is recommended for its ability to hold onto the rich sauce, but penne or rigatoni are excellent substitutes.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or stir in baby spinach at the end for extra greens.
  • For an even richer flavor, try roasting the garlic separately until caramelized.

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