Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta

Main Dish
Very Easy
50 min
540 Kcal

Discover the viral recipe that has taken social media by storm: "Baked feta pasta". The idea is simple: create an ultra-easy and irresistible sauce for your pasta. We assure you, it delivers on its promise! Try it out with our step-by-step instructions below ↓

Ingredients

4

Materials

  • gratin dish, large pot, strainer

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time40 min
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 1Peel the garlic cloves and remove the sprouts. Wash the tomatoes, then transfer them to a baking dish.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 2Drizzle with olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, and dried rosemary, then mix everything together.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 3Add the feta cheese and stir again to coat the feta with the oil and herbs.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 4Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 40 minutes.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 5Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain the pasta.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 6Crush the feta and mix it with the roasted tomatoes.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 7Transfer the pasta to the baking dish and mix everything together well. Finely chop some fresh basil over the top.
  • Feta and cherry tomato tagliatelle – baked feta pasta - Preparation step 8And there you have it, your baked feta pasta is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How can I get perfectly melted feta in this tagliatelle recipe?

To get perfectly melted feta, make sure to coat it with olive oil and herbs before putting it in the oven. This will help it soften and mix easily with the tomatoes.
Yes, you can use other types of pasta, such as penne or fusilli, but the cooking time may vary slightly.
Cherry tomatoes add natural sweetness and are rich in antioxidants, while also bringing a lovely color and juicy texture to the dish.
You can add grilled vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers, or even proteins such as chicken or shrimp to make the dish more substantial.
Olive oil not only helps roast the tomatoes and feta, but also adds rich flavor and contributes to the creamy texture of the finished sauce.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 540Kcal
  • Carbo: 44.6g
  • Total fat: 30.3g
  • Saturated fat: 8.3g
  • Proteins: 15.3g
  • Fibers: 4.9g
  • Sugar: 4.8g
  • ProPoints: 14
  • SmartPoints: 18
Nutritional information for 1 serving (259g)

Cookware

burner

Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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