Baked feta with pasta
An easy, creamy pasta dish with baked feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, chilli and fresh herbs. Perfect for weekday dinners when you want something simple, flavourful and quick to make.
Baked feta with pasta is a popular and incredibly easy pasta dish in which feta and cherry tomatoes are baked together in the oven until the tomatoes become soft, sweet and juicy, and the feta becomes warm and creamy. Tossing the cooked pasta with the baked feta and tomatoes gives you a rich, flavourful pasta dish with very few ingredients.
This dish is especially good for busy weekdays because the oven does most of the work. Simply place cherry tomatoes and feta in an ovenproof pan or dish, add oil, seasonings and a little chilli, and bake everything while the pasta cooks.
For this recipe, a ONYX COOKWARE™ frying pan is a good choice, as it can be used both in the oven and for serving. The even heat distribution helps the tomatoes become tender and sweet while the feta develops the right creamy consistency. You can also use a chef's knife and a walnut chopping board if you want to top the dish with freshly chopped herbs.
Tip: Save a little pasta water before draining the pasta. The starchy water makes the sauce extra creamy and helps the feta, tomatoes and pasta come together into a delicious pasta dish.
Recipe for baked feta with pasta
Serves: 4
Preparation: approx. 10 min.
Baking time: approx. 30 min.
Total time: approx. 40 min.
Ingredients for baked feta with pasta
Serves 4 · Ready in approx. 40 minutes
A simple pasta dish with feta, cherry tomatoes, pasta, chilli and fresh herbs that delivers plenty of flavour with minimal effort.
Baked feta and tomatoes
Pasta
Garnish and serving
Method
Prepare the feta and tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees conventional heat.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and place them in an ovenproof pan or an ovenproof glass dish.
- Place the feta in the centre of the pan between the tomatoes.
- Drizzle oil over the tomatoes and feta.
- Sprinkle with salt, freshly ground pepper and chilli flakes.
Bake in the oven
- Place the pan or dish in the oven.
- Bake the feta and tomatoes for approx. 30 minutes at 200 degrees until the tomatoes are soft and slightly split, and the feta is warm and creamy.
- Remove the pan from the oven and gently mash the feta and tomatoes together with a spoon or spatula to make a creamy sauce.
Cook the pasta and toss everything together
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions while the feta and tomatoes bake in the oven.
- Save approx. 1 dl of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the baked feta and tomato mixture.
- Add a little pasta water at a time if the sauce needs to be creamier.
- Season to taste with extra salt, pepper or chilli flakes as needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly chopped herbs.
Tips for the best baked feta pasta
Use ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes. They provide the best flavour and a richer sauce when baked in the oven.
Always save a little pasta water. It makes the sauce creamier and helps it cling better to the pasta.
Choose a pasta shape that holds the sauce. Penne, fusilli and rigatoni work particularly well for baked feta with pasta.
Add fresh herbs just before serving. Basil, parsley or chives bring freshness to the dish and balance the salty feta.
Frequently asked questions about baked feta with pasta
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about baked feta pasta, making it easy to get a creamy, tasty dish every time.
Can you make baked feta with pasta in a pan?
Yes, if the pan is ovenproof, you can easily make the dish directly in a pan. This makes it easy to toss everything together and serve straight from the pan.
An ovenproof pan is practical because the tomatoes and feta can bake together, and the cooked pasta can then be tossed directly in the sauce.
Which pasta is best for baked feta?
Shaped, textured pasta works really well because it holds the creamy feta and tomato sauce. Try penne, fusilli, rigatoni or pasta spirals, for example.
You can also use spaghetti if you want a more classic pasta dish with long strands of pasta.
Can you add vegetables to baked feta pasta?
Yes, you can easily vary the dish with extra vegetables. Peppers, courgettes, red onions, spinach or broccoli go well with feta and tomatoes.
Add firm vegetables to the oven along with the tomatoes, and stir in more delicate vegetables such as spinach at the end.
Can baked feta with pasta be saved for the next day?
Yes, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten the next day.
When reheating the dish, you can add a little water or oil to make the pasta creamy again.
Variations on baked feta with pasta
Baked feta with pasta can easily be adapted to suit your taste and the season. For example, you can add garlic, red onions, spinach, courgettes or peppers if you want more vegetables in the dish.
For a more substantial meal, serve it with pan-fried chicken, crispy bacon, roasted chickpeas or grilled vegetables. You can also add extra freshness with lemon juice or freshly grated lemon zest just before serving.
Serving
Serve baked feta with pasta immediately while the sauce is still warm and creamy. Top with freshly chopped parsley, basil or chives and a few extra chilli flakes if you want more heat.
The dish works well as an easy weekday dinner, but can also be served as part of a larger meal with a green salad and good bread on the side.
