Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach
A creamy and flavorful baked feta pasta dish enhanced with fresh spinach, combining simple ingredients into a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 150g block of feta cheese
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish, surrounded by the tomatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir the roasted tomatoes and melted feta together to form a creamy sauce.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce; the residual heat will wilt the spinach.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving or sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for added texture.
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