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Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe

Creamy, savory, and incredibly simple, this Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a one-dish wonder. Roasting feta with garlic, olive oil, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a rich sauce that coats every bite of your favorite pasta. It's bold, tangy, and TikTok-worthy with a gourmet twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, pasta
Cuisine: International, Mediterranean
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz block of feta cheese full fat
  • 10 oz uncooked pasta penne, fusilli, or rotini
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup pasta water reserved after cooking pasta
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 medium baking dish
  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon or spatula
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center. Surround it with the sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic.
  2. Add oil & season: Drizzle olive oil evenly over everything. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, oregano, and black pepper.
  3. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the feta is soft and golden on top.
  4. Cook pasta: While the feta is baking, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Mix it up: Remove the baked dish from the oven. Using a spoon, mash and mix the feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic into a creamy sauce.
  6. Toss pasta: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the baking dish. Stir until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve warm. Add more olive oil or a pinch of salt if needed. Enjoy!
    Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Notes

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Protein: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Sodium: ~650mg
  • Calcium: 20% DV
  • Lycopene: High (from sun-dried tomatoes)
Notes
  • To make this gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.
  • Want it lower-carb? Try serving the sauce over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
  • You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, it’s great reheated!
Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe