Tomato and Feta Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and creamy Tomato and Feta Pasta Sauce recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes! This sauce pairs the natural sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes with the tangy creaminess of feta cheese, creating a luscious, velvety texture. Fragrant garlic, red onions, and basil add layers of aromatic depth, while a touch of tomato paste amplifies the richness. Customize the dish with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, and use reserved pasta water to achieve the perfect consistency. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this sauce is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Pasta water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and release their juices.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
If using, add the crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, and mix well.
Lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Let it melt slightly, creating a creamy consistency.
Gradually add the pasta water, a little at a time, stirring to thin out the sauce to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh chopped basil.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta of your choice, and garnish with additional feta and basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*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.
