Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta
A simple cherry tomato recipe pasta that’s cozy, creamy, and full of flavor
If you’ve got an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this is the one recipe you need to try. Baked feta and cherry tomato pasta took the internet by storm—and for good reason. It’s creamy, tangy, comforting, and ridiculously easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. And if you’re growing tomatoes yourself? Even better.
This cherry tomato pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or impressing friends with minimal effort. Having a little dinner get together? Great! This recipe doesn’t take much work because when you’re hosting, who wants to cook something elaborate that takes hours?! Toss everything into a baking dish, let the oven do the work, and dinner practically makes itself.
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Why You’ll Love This Cherry Tomato Pasta
You’ll love love this pasta recipe, not just because it requires minimal effort, but also because you only need six ingredients. I’m all for simplicity and using a small amount of ingredients. You can do so much with a minimal amount of ingredients!
It’s also ready in under 40 minutes. It doesn’t require a lot of cook time. Plus you get to use all of your fresh cherry tomatoes at their peak. I’m always looking for different ways to use what we grow in our garden.
What’s also great is that you don’t even need to cut anything up. No need to bring out a knife or a cutting board.
Lastly, it’s delicious comfort food with a bright, garden-fresh twist. It doesn’t get any better than homegrown food. It’s the perfect garden to table dish!
Whether your tomatoes came from the store or your backyard, they roast beautifully into a jammy sauce that pairs perfectly with salty feta and warm pasta.
Ingredients
The ingredients you need to make this happen:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 block feta cheese (about 7–8 oz)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole or sliced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta (short shapes like penne, fusilli, or farfalle work best)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble in a baking dish: In a medium-sized baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center. Surround it with cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves. Drizzle olive oil over everything and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and melty.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mix the sauce: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a spoon to mash and stir the feta, tomatoes, and garlic into a creamy sauce.
- Toss in the pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Tips & Variations:
- Add spinach or kale after baking for extra greens
- Toss in cooked chicken or chickpeas for protein
- Use gluten-free or chickpea pasta if preferred
- Try with goat cheese or ricotta if you’re out of feta
Final Thoughts: A No-Fuss Cherry Tomato Recipe Pasta
This baked feta and cherry tomato pasta is more than just a viral trend—it’s a go-to cherry tomato pasta recipe that’s easy, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable. It’s a favorite in our house during peak tomato season and one of those recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to all year long.
So if your cherry tomato plant is overflowing, this dish is your delicious solution.
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