Baked Feta Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives, and Basil
This Mediterranean take on the viral tiktok dish adds olives and balsamic for amazing flavor in an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta dry
- 8 oz feta
- 6 oz green olives
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 0.5 oz fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse tomatoes and drain green olives, then add to your baking pan. Season with balsamic, garlic powder, and 1-2 tablespoon olive oil and stir together.
- Place unwrapped feta block on top of tomatoes and olives and season with the salt and pepper, then top with the rest of the olive oil.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, boil a large pot of water and cook pasta to package directions. If adding chicken, do so immediately after draining the pasta.
- Remove baked feta from oven and add all of it, including juices, into the drained pasta. Stir until cheese is completely melted, garnish with basil, and serve.
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Notes
To convert this to a crock pot recipe, add the baking pan ingredients to a slow cooker instead, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add drained pasta to the ceramic insert and stir.
Nutrition
Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 21gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1621mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1149IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.
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