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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

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A quick and easy baked feta pasta recipe featuring tangy feta cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes, creating a creamy, comforting sauce perfect for cozy meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7 oz) block feta cheese (not crumbled)
  • 400g (14 oz) cherry tomatoes, fresh and juicy
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced or sliced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 240g (8.5 oz) pasta (penne or favorite shape)
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the feta block in the center of an oven-safe baking dish. Surround it evenly with cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta and tomatoes. Toss the tomatoes lightly to coat.
  4. Sprinkle minced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes over everything.
  5. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft with slightly golden edges.
  7. While baking, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork or spoon to create a creamy sauce.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce is too thick.
  10. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and fold gently.
  11. Optionally, sprinkle lemon zest or extra red pepper flakes for added flavor.
  12. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use a block of feta cheese for the creamy sauce; crumbled feta will not melt properly. Score the top of a thick feta block before baking to help soften evenly. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Fresh basil adds brightness; dried oregano can be a substitute. Avoid overbaking to prevent feta from drying out.

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