Spinach and Tomato Baked Feta Pasta

A simple and flavorful baked feta pasta with fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic garlic.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.25/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Baking

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2pintCherry Tomatoes(Halved or left whole, depending on size.)

£2.50

6ozFresh Spinach(Baby spinach preferred)

£1.50

8ozFeta Cheese(Block feta is recommended, not crumbled)

£3.00

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

0.3cupOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.50

1teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for heat)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.03

1lbPasta(Penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)

£1.00

0.5cupReserved Pasta Water(Amount reserved before draining pasta.)

Total Cost

£8.99

£2.25 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, spinach, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
3.
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, nestled among the tomatoes and spinach.
4.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and the feta is golden brown on top.
5.
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
6.
Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta cheese and tomatoes together with a fork until a creamy sauce forms.
7.
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to coat with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
8.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

75g

29% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of minced.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the finished dish for brightness.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Baking Dish (9x13 inch)

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Spinach and Tomato Baked Feta Pasta

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