Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach
This creamy and flavorful baked feta pasta with spinach is an easy, comforting dish combining tangy feta, fresh spinach, and tender pasta baked to perfection.
- 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 feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes, feta block, and minced garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the baking dish from oven and stir the roasted feta and tomatoes until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Add fresh spinach to the baking dish and stir to wilt it slightly in the residual heat.
- Toss cooked pasta into the feta and spinach sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a bit of balsamic glaze or add sautéed mushrooms before serving.
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