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Creamy Hearty Roasted Feta Pasta | 50-Min Cozy Warm Fall Family Dinner

Best Creamy Hearty Roasted Feta Pasta Easy 50 Min Dinner

Creamy hearty roasted feta pasta is a cozy fall pasta family dinner ready in 50 minutes. Try this roasted feta pasta tonight. Discover comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli work beautifully)
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided for different cooking stages
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream, brought to room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn by hand
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated fresh

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining—this starchy liquid will help bind the creamy sauce perfectly. Set cooked pasta aside in a colander.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Add diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly and concentrate beautifully.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add crumbled feta cheese directly to the simmering sauce. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes as the feta begins melting and creating creamy hearty roasted feta pasta's signature silky texture. Add reserved pasta water slowly while stirring.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and butter, stirring until completely combined and heated through. The roasted feta pasta sauce should coat the back of a spoon at this point.
  6. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted, approximately 1-2 minutes. The residual heat will gently cook the spinach without making it mushy or dark.
  7. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, combining thoroughly. Cook together for 2 minutes to allow pasta to absorb flavors. Season with salt, pepper, and additional Italian seasoning as needed.
  8. Divide among serving bowls and garnish generously with fresh torn basil and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while steam rises from the bowl.