Taylor Garcia
@ta_ga
Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
This Baked Feta Pasta is a delightful and easy dish that combines roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and fresh spinach with penne pasta. It's a perfect weeknight meal that bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:15
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 2 pints
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 4 cloves
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 8 ounces
- 12 ounces
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Grab a 13x9-inch baking dish and toss in a vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion.
Step 3
Drizzle in some olive oil, then add in peeled garlic, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest for a zesty kick.
Step 4
Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and a pinch of sea salt to elevate those flavors.
Step 5
Now, create a little nest in the center of the dish and gently place a block of feta cheese there, making sure it gets a nice coating of that delicious oil mixture.
Step 6
Slide the dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes are beautifully blistered and bursting with flavor.
Step 7
While that’s happening, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil.
Step 8
Once boiling, add your penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions, which should take around 11 minutes until it’s perfectly al dente.
Step 9
Don’t forget to drain the pasta, but save about a cup of that starchy pasta water for later.
Step 10
When the feta and veggies are done baking, take them out of the oven and use a sturdy spoon to mash everything together—garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers—mixing it all with the creamy feta to create a luscious sauce.
Step 11
Now, stir in the cooked penne pasta and a handful of fresh baby spinach.
Step 12
The heat from the pasta will gently wilt the spinach, adding a lovely touch.
Step 13
If your sauce feels a bit too thick, just add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired creaminess.
Step 14
Give it a good mix, and then serve it up hot, ready to enjoy a delightful, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor!.