Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas, a delightful Mediterranean dish that comes together effortlessly. Creamy feta cheese melts into sweet cherry tomatoes and hearty chickpeas, creating a rich sauce that envelops perfectly cooked pasta. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick. It’s comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 (8 oz) block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine halved cherry tomatoes, drained chickpeas, minced garlic, and olive oil; toss until evenly coated.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the mixture and drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta turns golden-brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir everything together. Add cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Toss in fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg