Alexandra S Feta Pasta Recipe

A creamy, dreamy feta pasta bake that's ready in under an hour! This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and makes delicious leftovers. Impress your family with this simple yet elegant dish featuring spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 583.7 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
Alexandra S Feta Pasta

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Alexandra S Feta Pasta

  • Frozen Chopped Spinach
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • Feta Cheese
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
  • Fresh Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Alexandra S Feta Pasta

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. While pasta cooks, sauté chopped onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and thawed, squeezed spinach to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine half of the cooked pasta, half of the tomato-spinach mixture, half of the crumbled feta, and half of the heavy cream.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, tomato-spinach mixture, feta, and cream.
  8. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If the top is browning too quickly, remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

67g

Carbs

24g