Creamy, tangy pasta with roasted feta and cherry tomatoes easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.

Scale

8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or spaghetti)

1 block (8 oz) feta cheese

2 cups cherry tomatoes

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh basil, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place feta and cherry tomatoes in baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Bake 25–30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens.

4. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.

5. Mash baked feta and tomatoes to form creamy sauce.

6. Toss pasta with sauce until coated.

7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Use good-quality feta for best flavor.

Add vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.

Store leftovers in fridge; reheat gently.

Keywords: baked feta pasta, cherry tomato pasta, creamy pasta