Creamy Feta Pasta Bake
A rich and satisfying Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring orecchiette, feta cheese, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz orecchiette pasta
- ●8 oz feta cheesecrumbly
- ●1 cup ricotta cheesewhole milk
- ●2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ●1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the crumbled feta cheese and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, feta mixture, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- 6
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- 8
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.