Baked Feta Pasta Delight
Baked Feta Pasta Delight
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 12 ounces pasta, such as fusilli, penne, or orecchiette
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Ensure an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) is ready.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the cherry tomatoes in the baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the tomatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Create a space in the center of the tomatoes and place the block of feta cheese directly in it. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over the feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and are slightly caramelized, and the feta cheese is soft and lightly golden.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once the feta and tomatoes are out of the oven, use a fork or a potato masher to gently mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together in the baking dish, creating a creamy sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the drained pasta to the baking dish with the feta and tomato sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Baked Feta Pasta Delight
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 12 ounces pasta, such as fusilli, penne, or orecchiette
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Ensure an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) is ready.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the cherry tomatoes in the baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the tomatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Create a space in the center of the tomatoes and place the block of feta cheese directly in it. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over the feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and are slightly caramelized, and the feta cheese is soft and lightly golden.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once the feta and tomatoes are out of the oven, use a fork or a potato masher to gently mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together in the baking dish, creating a creamy sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the drained pasta to the baking dish with the feta and tomato sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min