Baked Feta & Tomato Pasta with Basil
A simple one-pan pasta with melted feta and sweet tomatoes, finished with fresh basil. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
The chef’s knife we’d prep this with → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz spaghetti for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: In a 9-inch baking dish, combine 8 oz crumbled feta, 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bake for 15 minutes until feta melts and tomatoes soften.
- Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to the baking dish, toss with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
