Very Easy and Tasty Pasta with Tomato and Feta
Dive into the comforting simplicity of this Very Easy and Tasty Pasta with Tomato and Feta, a quick yet flavorful dish perfect for weeknights. Featuring al dente pasta tossed in a luscious blend of sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and fragrant garlic, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh basil (optional but highly recommended) elevate the dish to restaurant-quality perfection. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is a go-to for busy cooks seeking delicious, fuss-free meals. Perfect for two but easily scalable, it’s a hearty, satisfying treat that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to burst.
Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the tomato mixture. If the dish feels dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese. The heat from the pasta will slightly melt the feta, creating a creamy texture.
Optional: Sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh basil leaves for added flavor and freshness.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.4 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 2783 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*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.
