Easy Feta Tomato Pasta

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This feta tomato pasta dish is super easy to make in just 20 minutes — dinner doesn't get much quicker or tastier than this! Boil any short pasta shape, and make the cheesy tomato sauce while the pasta boils. That's about it!

Submitted by Diana Moutsopoulos

Updated on July 17, 2024

penne with tomato and feta garnished with basil

9

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and have released their juices, 5 to 10 minutes.
Drain the pasta and immediately add to the pan of tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and toss to coat. Add feta cheese, and basil and stir through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

For best results, use real Greek feta cheese made from sheep's and goat's milk. Feta-like cheeses made from cow's milk will not melt in the same way, resulting in a grainy texture.

Change up the flavor by adding sliced garlic and/or red chili flakes. Instead of basil you can use mint or parsley.

You can use any pasta shape in place of the penne. Farfalle or fusilli both work well, but spaghetti is great, too.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

696	Calories
37g	Fat
70g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 696
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 14g	72%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 852mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g	46%
Vitamin C 22mg	25%
Calcium 397mg	31%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 464mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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