This baked pasta is a simple, quick dish that works well for lunch, dinner, or even a meal to take to work. Even with just a few ingredients, it has a rich and satisfying flavor.
The idea is straightforward—roasted tomatoes and feta come together to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. It’s one of those recipes that became popular for a reason, and it’s easy to see why.
I adjusted the flavors to my taste, adding herbs to bring out more aroma. Thyme and rosemary give the dish a deeper, more fragrant note, while oregano and basil add a lighter, fresher touch.
Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, everything melts together into a soft, creamy texture that makes this dish hard to resist.
How to choose the best ingredients for Tomato Feta Pasta Bake
Feta cheese: Use good-quality feta, preferably in a block. It melts better and gives a creamier texture than pre-crumbled cheese
Tomatoes: Small tomatoes work best—cherry or baby plum. You can mix colors for a nicer look, but any variety will bake well
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds depth and aroma. You can use whole cloves for a milder flavor or chopped garlic for a stronger taste
Herbs: Fresh herbs add the best aroma and flavor. If you have them, use thyme, rosemary, or basil—they make a big difference
Top Tip for Success
If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!
- You can take this dish for lunch to work, but it’s best to keep the sauce and pasta separate—the pasta can become too soft if mixed too early
- The baked tomato and feta mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Reheat it gently in a pan or oven, or serve it cold as a spread
- It works well in sandwiches or on toasted bread
- If the sauce thickens in the fridge, add a splash of warm water or olive oil when reheating
- Add fresh herbs just before serving to keep the flavor bright
Try my other pasta recipes
Spinach Chicken Mascarpone Pasta Sauce a classic, a combination of chicken and spinach in a creamy mascarpone sauce. This recipe has an amazing taste and is very simple. You must try it!
Creamy Mushrooms Penne is a combination of cream, mushrooms, and chicken, appropriately seasoned so that the taste remains longer. This is also a tasty and easy recipe. If you like sauce pasta, try this recipe.
Creamy Pasta Alla Carbonara. This may not be the original recipe for Italian carbonara, maybe the experts will say that there is no similar recipe for Italian carbonara, but it has several advantages - it is simple and tasty. Due to the fact that I add cream to the sauce, I can pack it in a lunch box recipe and take it to work.
Tomatoes Feta Pasta Bake
Ingredients
Method
- Note the tomatoes do not have salt because the feta is quite salty.
- Sprinkle the tin with soft olive oil, put a piece of feta in the middle, arrange the tomatoes, previously cut in half, around.
- Peel the garlic cloves, cut them into three parts, randomly place them between the tomatoes, and sprinkle them with herbs. Then, when we have fresh thyme and rosemary, we put them on fete, tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the oil with the dish prepared in this way.
- Bake in the oven at 200-220 degrees for about 20 minutes until the feta is lightly golden.
- Serve with your favorite pasta served warm.Enjoy your meal!
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