Description
Experience the viral sensation of creamy Baked Feta Pasta. This gourmet Mediterranean-inspired dish roasts a block of feta with sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes to create a silky, decadent sauce. Enhanced with crispy turkey bacon for a savory crunch and fresh basil for brightness, this 40-minute meal is the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families and food enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
8 oz block of high-quality feta cheese
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 oz pasta of choice
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup crispy turkey bacon bits
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the block of feta in the center of a baking dish.
Scatter tomatoes around the feta, then drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; toss the tomatoes to coat.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and golden.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Smash the feta and tomatoes together with a wooden spoon to create a creamy sauce.
Stir in the cooked pasta, turkey bacon bits, and fresh basil.
Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to restore the creaminess. You can substitute the turkey bacon with roasted chicken breast or seasoned ground beef for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg