Baked feta and tomato pasta is a simple and delicious pasta dish that has become very popular on social media in recent years.
The dish of feta, pasta with grape tomatoes is very easy to make and can be customized to your preferences by adding additional vegetables or spices.
Love Pasta dishes? Try my recipe for Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Rapini, my delicious Beet Gnocchi with Alfredo Sauce or this Italian Seafood Pasta.
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It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and can also be served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats or fish.
This was inspired by my other baked pasta dishes like: Pasta al Forno and Riso al Forno.
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What to Serve with Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta
Baked feta and tomato pasta is a flavorful and hearty dish that pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Here are a few ideas for side dishes to serve with baked feta pasta:
- Green salad: A simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette can help balance out the richness of the pasta dish.
- Garlic bread: Crusty garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to a saucy pasta dish. It can be toasted in the oven while the pasta is cooking.
- Roasted vegetables: Roasted vegetables, such as asparagus, zucchini, or broccoli, can add some extra nutrition and color to the meal.
- Grilled chicken or fish: If you are looking for a more substantial protein, grilled chicken or fish can be a great addition to the meal.
- Garlic roasted potatoes: Soft, creamy, and savory roasted potatoes are the perfect complement to the rich, tomato-based pasta sauce.
- Charcuterie board: A charcuterie board with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables can make for a fun and flavorful accompaniment to the pasta dish.
These are just a few ideas, but there are countless other side dishes that can go well with baked feta and tomato pasta. Ultimately, the choice of side dish will depend on personal taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Baked feta and tomato pasta is real easy to make with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now:
- grape tomatoes
- shallot
- garlic
- olive oil
- feta cheese
- salt
- red pepper flakes optional
- parmigiano reggiano
- fresh thyme
- pasta
- water
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
While oven is preheating, place the feta in the centre of a medium sized baking dish and then arrange the grape tomatoes around the feta.
Drizzle olive oil all over the feta and tomatoes, season with salt, pepper. Add red pepper flakes, thyme and shallots.
Place baking dish in oven for 40 minutes.
While the feta and tomato are cooking, boil water and make pasta as per manufacturer's instructions. Drain pasta when it's al dente and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Remove feta and tomato from oven and mix to combine the ingredients.
Add the pasta and mix. If the pasta is to dry, add pasta water.
Serve immediately with shredded parmigiano reggiano.
Hint: A spider strainer comes in handy to drain the pasta into your baking dish with the baked feta and tomato. Do not drain the water, reserve it and use it if your pasta is to dry.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few ideas on how you can make this dish different or fit a certain diet:
- Make it creamier: You can add ½ cup of heavy cream into the baking dish at around 30 minutes into the cooking process.
- Change the tomatoes: You can replace cherry tomatoes with plum tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or small vine tomatoes.
- Add spinach: You can add spinach to make the dish feel reminiscent of a Greek feta and spinach pie.
- Use a different cheese: You can use goat cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, or vegan cheese instead of feta.
- Use a dip instead of cheese: You can use spinach-artichoke dip or any other creamy dip for a different flavor and texture.
If you know how to make this recipe unique or suit your diet - go for it! Let me know what you did and how it turned out by leaving me a comment. I'd love to hear from you.
Equipment
To make your baked feta and past dish, have ready the following equipment:
- An oven adjusted to center rack position
- A 9 x 13 baking dish
- A 5-quart stockpot
- A cutting board and knife
- A wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
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Storage
Leftovers of baked feta and tomato past store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to eat the leftovers, warm in a pan or in the microwave.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Top tip
Do not through away your pasta water. If your pasta appears dry once mixed with the baked feta and tomato, add some pasta water. Pasta water has starch and salt that can enhance the flavor and texture of the sauce. You can add a little bit of pasta water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
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Recipe Details
Baked Feta & Tomato Pasta
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caIngredients
- 1.5 lbs grape tomatoes
- 1 shallot sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- 8 oz feta cheese
- salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded for topping
- 5 sprigs thyme fresh
- 15 oz pasta short cut pasta
- 6 qts water for pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- While oven is preheating, place the feta in the centre of a medium sized baking dish and then arrange the grape tomatoes around the feta.
- Drizzle olive oil all over the feta and tomatoes, season with salt, pepper. Add red pepper flakes, thyme and shallots.
- Place baking dish in oven for 40 minutes.
- While the feta and tomato are cooking, boil water and make pasta as per manufacturer's instructions. Drain pasta when it's al dente and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Remove feta and tomato from oven and mix to combine the ingredients.
- Add the pasta and mix. If the pasta is to dry, add pasta water.
- Serve immediately with shredded parmigiano reggiano.
Laura says
The juicy tomatoes, salty feta, and savory garlic make for a delicious and flavorful meal. It's an easy and quick dish that's perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended!
AmyG says
Laura,
I'm so glad you liked it!