Description
Feta tomato pasta is a vibrant and easy dish that combines creamy feta with juicy cherry tomatoes for a delightful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add Cherry Tomatoes: Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet with garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until they are blistered and juicy (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Mix the drained pasta with the sautéed tomatoes and garlic in the skillet. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
- 5. Crumble Feta Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil until well combined.
- 6. Serve It Up: Plate your delicious creation, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired, and garnishing with additional basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 36mg