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baked feta pasta with spinach and cherry tomatoes in a bowl with a spoon
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Baked Feta Pasta

This tangy and flavorful baked feta pasta is an easy weeknight pasta dish that takes no work at all! Just add a block of feta, some juicy cherry tomatoes, spinach, and seasonings to a baking dish and pop it in the oven. Stir in your pasta and you’ve created the most mouthwateringly creamy pasta that the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Allergy: Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli, uncooked
  • 1 block feta cheese, 8 ounces
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Prepare 8x11-inch baking dish. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    8 oz fusilli,
  • Place cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish and add olive oil, toss well. Add feta block in the middle of the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, oregano, and pepper.
    1 block feta cheese,, 1 pound cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta melts. 
  • Stir everything together until the tomatoes and feta combine into a creamy sauce.
  • Add spinach and minced garlic to the sauce, and mix well.
    1 cup spinach,, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add cooked pasta, toss to combine.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, stirring at 30 second intervals. 

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg