Description
This Baked Feta Cheese with Pasta and Tomatoes is a simple, flavorful, one-pot dinner made in the air fryer. Creamy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and al dente pasta come together in a dish that’s both easy and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cube of feta cheese (about 200g)
- 150g cooked pasta (al dente)
- 200ml tomato passata
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Spices:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder or minced garlic (to taste)
- Dried basil (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F).
- In an oven-safe bowl or dish that fits your air fryer, place the cube of feta cheese in the center. Surround it with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and dried basil.
- Bake in the air fryer for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and the tomatoes are softened.
- Remove the dish from the air fryer and add the cooked pasta. Pour in the tomato passata and gently mix until well combined.
- Return the dish to the air fryer and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust baking time and temperature to suit your air fryer’s capabilities.
- For added flavor, drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes before baking.
- This dish can also be prepared in a traditional oven at 180°C (350°F) with slightly longer baking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg