Garlic Feta Rotini Pasta

Name: Garlic Feta Rotini Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g Rotini pasta; 60 g Olive oil; 150 g Feta cheese; 20 g Garlic; 30 g Roasted garlic; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Garlic Feta Rotini Pasta · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 480 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Twisted rotini coated in fragrant garlic olive oil and creamy, salty feta, creating a comforting yet punchy pasta that is rich, savory, and deeply satisfying with every bite.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 480
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

400 gRotini pasta
60 gOlive oil
150 gFeta cheese
20 gGarlic
30 gRoasted garlic
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, saucepan, serving bowl, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather rotini pasta, olive oil, feta cheese, garlic, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper, and set out a large pot, colander, saucepan, and spoon. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta is tender but firm
Cook pasta
Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water over high heat until tender, then drain well. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta is tender but not mushy
Heat garlic oil
Heat the olive oil and fresh garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant. · 3 min
What to look for: lightly browned and aromatic
Combine pasta
Add the drained pasta, feta cheese, and roasted garlic to the saucepan, stirring gently to coat everything with the garlic oil. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated with oil and cheese
Melt feta
Cook the pasta mixture over low heat, stirring, until the feta softens and melts to your liking. · 2 min
What to look for: feta soft and creamy
Season and serve
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. · 1 min

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	480
Protein	16 g
Carbohydrates	55 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	20 g
of which saturated	7 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Rotini pasta

penne pasta: Choose a similar short pasta to hold the sauce well.
chickpea pasta: Adds protein but cook slightly under to avoid mushy texture.

Olive oil

butter: Adds richness but increases saturated fat.

Feta cheese

goat cheese: Use fresh goat cheese for creamier melt.
vegan feta: Choose coconut oil based versions for better melting.

Garlic

garlic powder: Add with oil briefly to avoid burning.

Roasted garlic

caramelized onions: Adds sweetness but changes flavor profile.