Easy Baked Feta Pasta with Chickpeas
This creamy baked feta pasta gets a protein boost from chickpeas and a burst of flavor from roasted tomatoes—an easy, one-pan Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, One-Pan Meals, Pasta
- Method: Baking / Roasting
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
8 oz short pasta (penne, shells, or bowties)
1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water
¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Equipment
9×13-inch baking dish
Pot for boiling pasta
Spoon or fork for mashing
Strainer
Knife and cutting board
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Assemble baking dish: Place the feta block in the center of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter cherry tomatoes and chickpeas around it.
Season: Drizzle olive oil over everything. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Lightly toss the tomatoes and chickpeas to coat.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until tomatoes have burst and feta is soft and golden.
Cook pasta during the last 10 minutes of baking. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Mash the feta, tomatoes, and chickpeas together in the dish to create a creamy sauce.
Add pasta to the baking dish and stir until well combined. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy and well coated.
Finish with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Toss gently and serve warm.
Notes
Make it gluten-free by using GF pasta.
Add spinach, olives, or roasted red peppers for variation.
For extra protein, stir in shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled tofu.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water or broth.
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