Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach
This creamy and flavorful baked feta pasta with spinach is a quick and comforting Italian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
- Add the cherry tomatoes around the feta, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens.
- 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 melted feta and tomatoes together.
- Add fresh spinach to the baked feta and tomato mixture and stir until wilted.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the mixture, combining everything well.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of pasta cooking water when mixing. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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