Bake Feta Cheese Pasta
yield: 5 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 40 MINUTES
Fresh tomatoes, Greek feta cheese, garlic, and olive oil get baked in a casserole dish to make a creamy & flavorful sauce for pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 1 bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1/2 a medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 7 oz. block of Greek feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces dried bow tie pasta, or pasta of choice
- garnish: fresh basil
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
To a large casserole dish, add tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and toss.
3
Add the feta cheese in the middle. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season the dish with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
4
Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are nicely roasted and the cheese is melted.
5
While the feta & tomatoes are in the oven, cook the noodles separately using the stove. Drain water.
6
Remove the baking pan from the oven. Mix the contents until creamy. Add in the cooked pasta, and stir. Serve with fresh basil.