Marcus Green
@mgreen
Feta Tomato Pasta Made Easy
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package
- 1/3 cup
- 16 ounces
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 cups
- 3 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Feta Tomato Pasta Made Easy.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once bubbling, add the penne pasta and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, which should take about 11 minutes.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes along with a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Sautรฉ gently, stirring now and then, until the tomatoes soften and their juices begin to flow, which should take around 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 6
When the pasta is ready, drain it and promptly transfer it to the skillet with the tomatoes.
Step 7
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and toss everything together to meld the flavors.
Step 8
Crumble in the feta cheese and sprinkle in the chopped basil, stirring delicately to combine all the ingredients.
Step 9
Adjust the seasoning with a touch more salt and freshly cracked black pepper to suit your taste.
Step 10
Serve your delightful dish immediately, garnished with extra basil if you wish, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite.