Easy Pasta with Feta, Tomatoes & Basil (Super Quick!)
This recipe for Pasta with Feta, Tomatoes and Basil is one of those back-pocket recipes that saves dinner on the busiest days. When there’s not much time but plenty of hunger, this easy pasta recipe comes together with just a handful of fresh ingredients and almost no effort at all.
Fresh Ingredients, Big Flavour
Warm pasta gets tossed with juicy tomatoes, crumbled feta, fresh basil, parsley, garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The feta brings a salty, creamy bite that’s perfectly balanced by sweet ripe tomatoes.
You can even add a little mint for a fresh twist — and if garlic isn’t your thing, simply use less or leave it out.
Perfect for Busy Days
This is the kind of dinner that saves the day when you’ve finished a workout, had a long day at work, or simply can’t be bothered to think about cooking — just boil the pasta while everything else comes together in about five minutes.
No complicated prep. No long ingredient list. Just a fresh, flavour-packed pasta that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
How to Make Feta Pasta with Tomatoes
This easy feta pasta comes together in minutes and couldn’t be simpler.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Mix the fresh ingredients: Combine the tomatoes, crumbled feta, garlic, basil, parsley and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Toss everything together: Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the tomato mixture.
- Finish and serve: Toss until combined. The warm pasta softens the feta and creates a light, fresh sauce. Finish with olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
Exact ingredients and quantities can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Why You’ll Love This Feta Pasta Recipe
Simple ingredients. Big flavour. Minimal effort.
- Ready in 15 minutes — perfect for busy days.
- Fresh and flavour-packed — tomatoes, herbs and salty feta do all the work.
- Light but satisfying — no heavy sauce needed.
- Beginner-friendly — easy enough for anyone to make.
- Budget-friendly — simple ingredients everyone loves.
More Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes
If you love easy dinners like this, try my one-pot Creamy Tortellini Skillet for another speedy weeknight favourite, Pasta with Sardines, Capers and Breadcrumbs for a Mediterranean twist, or Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives when you want something seasonal, fresh and full of flavour.
Pasta with Feta, Basil & Parsley (Super Quick!)
Ingredients
- 400 g dried pasta of your choice
- 600 g vine-ripened tomatoes, or mini roma or cherry tomatoes, chopped or halved (the sweeter and more aromatic, the better!)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, about 2 generous handfuls
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves, about small handful
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (200 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and add pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking. Cook according to packet instructions, until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, parsley, feta cheese, garlic, and olive oil.
- Add the pasta and mix well before transferring to four serving plates.
- If desired, drizzle with a little more olive oil. Season generously with freshly ground pepper and enjoy!
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