Best 6 Spaghetti With Tomatoes Garlic And Feta Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Feta Cheese recipe, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and salty feta cheese, all harmoniously combined with al dente spaghetti. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine.

This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. The classic version features a rich tomato sauce made from fresh, ripe tomatoes, while the vegetarian option substitutes flavorful roasted vegetables for a meatless indulgence. For those seeking a creamy twist, the creamy feta sauce variation adds a luscious layer of tangy feta cheese and heavy cream, creating a velvety sauce that coats each strand of spaghetti.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this recipe is easy to follow and promises a delicious outcome. With just a few pantry staples and a touch of culinary magic, you'll have a restaurant-quality meal ready in no time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a taste sensation that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED FETA PASTA



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There's a reason this recipe went viral on TikTok! Baked Feta Pasta is about to become a new household favorite. It's simple to throw together and incredibly creamy and delicious. -Sarah Tramonte, Taste of Home Associate Culinary Producer

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, halved
1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) block feta cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or other short pasta
Fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil. Place the block of feta in the center, moving tomatoes so cheese is sitting on the pan bottom. Drizzle feta with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes skins start to split and the garlic has softened, 30-40 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. , Stir feta mixture, lightly pressing tomatoes, until combined. Add pasta and toss to combine. Stir in enough reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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In 2018, the Finnish blogger Jenni Hayrinen posted a recipe for baked feta pasta. The dish became a full-on TikTok sensation, popular to the point that supermarkets were selling out of feta. This version streamlines her recipe. Instead of cooking the pasta separately, it's added to the casserole dish with the baked feta and tomatoes, turning it into a cozy one-pan meal. (Also note that you'll need an electric kettle to boil the water. So maybe it's more like a one-and-a-half-pan meal.) Don't think of this as a pasta dish in an Italian, al-dente sense. It's more like a creamy casserole along the lines of mac and cheese. In any case, it's comforting and supremely easy.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pints cherry tomatoes
5 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
5 thyme sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
12 ounces short pasta, such as farfalle, campanelle, rotini or cavatappi
3 cups boiling water
1 cup torn basil leaves
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
  • Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
  • Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND FETA



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An easy, fast, meal with ingredients you usually have on hand. Tastes even better the next day. (Weight Watchers - 7 points. Serving size about 1 1/4 cups.) From a WW cookbook.

Provided by HeatherDiane

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided (I usually subsitute dried parsley)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked (about 4 cups cooked)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add oregano and garlic, and saute 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato, green onions, 2 tablespoons parsley, and lemon juice; cook 2 minutes or until heated.
  • Combine tomato mixture, spaghetti, and 3/4 cup cheese, toss gently.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley, and sprinkle with pepper, if desired.
  • Serve at room temperature or store in a an airtight container in refrigerator.

BAKED FETA PASTA



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Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pints (20 ounces) cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block feta cheese, drained (see Cook's Note)
10 ounces mezze rigatoni
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
  • As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES GARLIC AND FETA CHEESE



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A great summer pasta dish. The Feta cheese is a wonderful match for the tomatoes, and the heat of the spaghetti and garlic oil makes the cheese soft. This is a recipe you can change to your own likes. Try using Mozzarella instead of Feta, or using fresh basil, or fresh herbs instead of parsley.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3)
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other black olives, pitted
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
3/4 lb spaghetti
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Cook the spaghetti in salted water until just done, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • While spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and garlic oil to the tomato mixture and toss.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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With the delectable combination of basil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this warm pasta medley makes a wonderful meatless side or main course. From Avon Lake, Ohio, Sandy Jenkins writes, "Everyone in our family loves this recipe, and it's such a great way to use fresh tomatoes from your garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/4 cups julienned fresh basil
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to combine. , In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil until tender. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your dish the best possible flavor. If you can, use tomatoes that are in season.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many tomatoes to the pan at once, they will not cook evenly and will release too much water. Add the tomatoes in batches, if necessary.
  • Cook the tomatoes until they are soft and slightly caramelized. This will bring out their sweetness and flavor. Be patient and don't rush this step.
  • Use good quality feta cheese. Feta cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a feta cheese that is creamy and flavorful.
  • Add fresh herbs for extra flavor. Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, can really brighten up this dish. Add them at the end of cooking for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with tomatoes, garlic, and feta cheese is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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