Feta Spaghetti Recipe

A creamy, tangy Mediterranean pasta made with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil — simple, fast, and full of flavor. This viral 15-minute recipe delivers a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek-Inspired, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large pasta pot For boiling spaghetti
1 12-inch skillet or sauté pan For cooking sauce and combining pasta
1 Colander To drain pasta quickly
1 Measuring cup For reserving pasta water
1 Wooden spoon For stirring and mashing feta
1 Kitchen tongs For tossing spaghetti with sauce
1 Garlic press or sharp knife For mincing garlic
1 Measuring spoons For oil and seasoning accuracy

Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti Any long pasta works
8 oz Feta cheese block Use block, not pre-crumbled
2 cups Cherry tomatoes Or grape tomatoes
4 cloves Garlic Minced finely
⅓ cup Olive oil Use good quality extra virgin
1 teaspoon Dried oregano Adds Mediterranean flavor
0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for mild heat
to taste Salt and black pepper Adjust to preference
handful Fresh basil leaves For garnish
¼ cup Pasta water Reserved before draining

Instructions

Boil salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente.
Heat olive oil in skillet, add cherry tomatoes; cook until blistered.
Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir.
Place block of feta in center, let soften, then mash into sauce.
Add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
Toss spaghetti in sauce until fully coated.
Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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