Baked Feta Pasta Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack featuring a creamy baked feta and cherry tomato mixture combined with pasta, wrapped in flaky puff pastry, and baked to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh basil, these bite-sized treats offer a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy the popular baked feta pasta trend.
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:12 bites
Ingredients
Feta and Tomato Mixture
1 cup cherry tomatoes
8 oz block feta cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
1 cup cooked pasta (small shapes like penne or fusilli)
Puff Pastry
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Garnish
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pastry bites.
Bake Feta and Tomatoes: In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and creamy.
Mix Pasta and Cheese: Transfer the baked feta and tomato mixture to a mixing bowl and combine with the cooked pasta, mixing until well blended.
Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 3-inch squares.
Fill Pastry Squares: Place a spoonful of the pasta mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the corners over to seal the filling inside.
Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pastry bite with the beaten egg to achieve a golden and glossy finish once baked.
Bake Pastry Bites: Arrange the filled pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
Use small pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or rotini to ensure easy filling of the puff pastry.
Make sure the feta block is well softened from baking before mixing with the pasta for a creamy texture.
For a crispier pastry, chill the puff pastry slightly before cutting and filling.
Egg wash helps achieve a golden color, but you can use milk or cream as a substitute for a lighter finish.
Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor; you can also substitute with fresh oregano or parsley.
Leftover bites can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for best texture.
