Speedy Baked Feta Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
80% authentic · Mediterranean-inspired
A quicker version of the classic, using sun-dried tomatoes for intense flavor and a faster sauce creation. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- Feta cheese block200g
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped1/2 cup
- Garlic cloves, minced3
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Dried basil1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Pasta (e.g., fusilli, rotini)300g
- Fresh parsley, choppedfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Place the feta block in a small oven-safe dish.
- 3
Mix chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture over and around the feta.
- 4
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until feta is softened.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water.
- 6
Mash the feta and sun-dried tomato mixture to form a sauce.
- 7
Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta. Add pasta water if needed for consistency.
- 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
