Craving that TikTok baked feta pasta, but only cooking for yourself? This recipe makes the perfect baked feta pasta for one.
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time25mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Dinner
Keyword: cast iron skillet, dinners for one, one serving, pasta dinner, pasta dish, single serve dinners
Servings: 1serving
Calories: 359kcal
Equipment
10" cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
1/2cupcherry tomatoes
4asparagus spearscut into bite-sized pieces
1garlic clove
1tspolive oilseparated into 1/2 teaspoons
2oz.feta cheesesliced into one thin block
1tspItalian seasoning
1/2cupdried penne pasta
2basil leavessliced thin
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Add the cherry tomatoes, asparagus pieces, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil to a 10" cast-iron skillet. Toss to coat.
Place the block of feta cheese on the skillet. Drizzle the remaining oil on the top of the feta as well as the vegetables. Season with Italian seasoning and an extra dash of salt and pepper.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, water to a medium-sized pot and bring water to a boil. Salt the water and add the pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or per package instructions, then drain.
Using a spoon, break apart the baked feta cheese in the skillet and mix it around with the vegetables. Make sure to also smear the garlic, or mince it before you mix.
Toss in the cooked pasta and the chopped basil leaves. Stir to combine, then remove to a bowl and enjoy.