Looking for a simple yet decadent baked pasta recipe to feed a crowd? Try this super easy oven-baked feta pasta recipe for minimal prep work and maximum pay off!
Just throw cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a block of feta into a casserole dish, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then bake until the cherry tomatoes are bursting and the feta is nice and brown. Mix your roasted ingredients together and you’ll have a creamy and luxurious sauce for your pasta.
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How To Make Creamy Baked Feta Pasta
Preheat your oven to 425°, then cook a 16oz box of pasta according to the package directions, being sure to reserve some of the salty pasta water.
Pour a tablespoon of the olive oil into the bottom of a large casserole dish, then add the cherry tomatoes in on top. Scatter bits of the onion into the tomatoes, then wedge the feta into the middle of the casserole dish.
Drizzle your tomatoes and feta with the remaining olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Bake your tomatoes and feta for 30-35 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is browned.
Stir the roasted ingredients until a creamy sauce is formed in the casserole dish. Add in some reserved pasta water to adjust the texture of the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, stir, and serve!
Ingredients & Substitutions for Baked Feta Pasta
Pasta: I used rotini pasta because the spirals help hold on to the thick and creamy sauce, but you can use any pasta for this recipe.
Olive oil: Use a high quality virgin olive oil for best tasting results. In a pinch, a neutral flavored oil like avocado will work.
Cherry tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are perfect for this recipe because they roast beautifully and are bursting with flavor.
Red onion: Red onion or shallot are the best onion options for this recipe because they both cook down to a soft, velvety texture. Check out this comprehensive article for more tips on picking onions for recipes.
Feta: Use any type of block feta for this recipe (don’t use crumbles- they won’t be as creamy).
Balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar adds a delicious layer of umami to this dish. In a pinch, try a dash of Worcestershire sauce (not vegetarian!) or soy sauce to give your tomatoes a flavor boost.
Salt & black pepper: Add this ingredient to your taste. I used a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and about a 1/4 teaspoon of fresh grated black pepper.
Equipment
Small-medium pot (for cooking the pasta)
Knife and cutting board (for cutting the onion or shallot)
Accompaniments
Garlic Bread – A deeply beloved side for any baked pasta dish.
Green Salad – For a lighter option, throw together a simple green salad to serve alongside this dish.
Roasted Veggies – Season some vegetables with salt and pepper before roasting for a nutritious side dish.
Herbs – Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley to give the pasta a pop of color and fresh aroma.
Parmesan – Grate parmesan on your tomatoes after roasting for a little extra savory Parmesan flavor.
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Equipment
- 13×9 Casserole dish
- Spoon or spatula
- Small-medium pot for cooking the pasta
- Strainer or colander
- Knife and cutting board for cutting the red onion (or shallot)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta of your choice I used rotini!
- Reserved pasta water I saved a 1/2 cup.
- 3 tbsp Olive oil divided
- 2 pints Cherry tomatoes approx. 20oz
- 1/2 Red onion, chopped (a shallot works too)
- 1 block Feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste (I used 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°. Cook a 16oz box of pasta according to the package directions- but be sure to reserve some of the salty pasta water.
- Pour a tablespoon of the olive oil into the bottom of a large casserole dish and add the cherry tomatoes in on top. Scatter bits of the onion into the tomatoes, then wedge the feta into the middle of the casserole dish.
- Drizzle your tomatoes and feta with the remaining olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bake your tomatoes and feta for 30-35 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is browned.
- Stir the roasted ingredients until a creamy sauce is formed in the casserole dish. Add in some reserved pasta water to adjust the texture of the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, stir, and serve!
