Baked Feta Pasta with Shrimp

Name: Baked Feta Pasta with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz block feta cheese; 5.2 oz garlic and herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin); 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained; 2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb fusilli pasta; 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn

This baked feta pasta combines creamy melted feta and garlic-herb cheese with tender shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes in a single pan, then tossed with fusilli and fresh basil for an elegant weeknight meal.

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

8 oz block feta cheese
5.2 oz garlic and herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin)
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb fusilli pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the block of feta and the garlic & herb cheese in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes around the cheeses.
3
Zest the lemon over the entire dish.
4
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, juice from the zested lemon, Dijon mustard, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour the dressing evenly over the cheese and tomatoes in the baking dish.
6
Bake for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the cheese is soft.
7
While the dish is baking, cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions. Also, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
8
Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven. Add the seasoned shrimp to the dish, arranging them around the cheese.
9
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
10
Remove from the oven. Use a fork to mash the baked cheeses and burst tomatoes together, creating a creamy sauce.
11
Add the cooked and drained pasta and the fresh basil to the baking dish.
12
Stir everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't skip patting the shrimp dry before adding to the baking dish—excess moisture dilutes the creamy feta sauce.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining; stir 2-3 tablespoons into the baked sauce to reach the right consistency when tossing with pasta.
Add fresh basil after tossing with pasta, not before baking, to preserve its bright flavor and color.
Ensure the feta block and Boursin cheese are at room temperature before baking for a smoother, more cohesive sauce.

Substitutions

Boursin garlic and herb spreadable cheese → cream cheese mixed with minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and a pinch of salt (slightly less creamy result)
Cherry tomatoes → halved grape tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes (adjust baking time as larger pieces take longer to soften)
Fusilli → penne, rigatoni, or linguine (all hold sauce equally well)
Sun-dried tomatoes → fresh diced tomatoes added in the last 2 minutes of baking (different flavor profile, less concentrated)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven with a splash of olive oil or pasta water to restore creaminess.