Description
Viral Mediterranean “Baked Feta Pasta” delivers a sensational one-pan dinner experience that combines creamy Greek feta with sweet roasted tomatoes and perfectly al dente pasta. Simple ingredients create a luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 block (200 grams / 7 ounces) feta cheese
- 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) cooked pasta (al dente)
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) tomato passata
Spices and Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder or minced garlic (to taste)
- Dried basil (to taste)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 160°C (320°F), creating the perfect environment for a delectable Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Select an oven-safe vessel compatible with your air fryer, strategically positioning the feta cheese at the epicenter and arranging cherry tomatoes around it like vibrant satellites.
- Elevate the flavor profile by liberally sprinkling a medley of seasonings – salt, cracked black pepper, aromatic garlic, and fragrant dried basil – across the ingredients.
- Allow the ingredients to transform in the air fryer for approximately 10 minutes, watching as the feta develops a golden hue and the tomatoes soften and release their natural juices.
- Carefully extract the dish, introducing the pre-cooked pasta into this bubbling flavor landscape and gently incorporating the rich tomato passata, ensuring each ingredient is harmoniously integrated.
- Return the culinary creation to the air fryer for an additional 15-minute infusion, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Complete the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a final touch of color and herbaceous brightness before serving the warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Swap out traditional pasta for gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly and increase nutritional value.
- Use low-fat feta or goat cheese for a lighter version that reduces overall calorie content without compromising flavor intensity.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat, which enhances the tomato and cheese combination and provides a subtle spicy undertone.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like oregano or thyme instead of dried basil to elevate the aromatic profile and introduce more complex Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg