Alexandra's Feta Pasta

Creamy, tangy, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, Alexandra's Feta Pasta is a stress-free dinner sensation that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This viral one-pan dish combines sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, a golden block of baked feta cheese, and fragrant garlic to create a luscious, velvety sauce that beautifully coats your favorite pasta. A sprinkle of dried oregano and optional chili flakes adds depth and a hint of heat, while fresh basil and zesty lemon take the dish to the next level of freshness. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and comes together in just 40 minutes. Whether you’re a feta lover or simply in search of a quick, flavorful pasta recipe, Alexandra’s Feta Pasta is guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams cherry tomatoes
• 200 grams block of feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
• 300 grams pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red chili flakes if desired. Toss everything together to ensure it’s evenly coated.

Step 3

Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, nestled among the tomatoes. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the feta.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and blistered, and the feta is golden and creamy.

Step 5

While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

Step 6

Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta and tomatoes together, creating a creamy sauce. Stir in the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.

Step 7

Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss well to combine, coating the pasta in the feta-tomato sauce.

Step 8

Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the pasta. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra brightness, if you like.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil or chili flakes as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1088.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.4

Total Fat 103.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 4666.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1135.5mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1508.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 27.9%