Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach
A creamy and flavorful baked feta pasta dish enhanced with fresh spinach, combining roasted tomatoes and tangy cheese for an easy, comforting meal.
- 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
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes and minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir the softened feta and roasted tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and mix until wilted.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the baked feta and spinach sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze before serving or add toasted pine nuts for crunch.
Find it online: https://justhealthybites.com/baked-feta-pasta-with-spinach/