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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy 20-minute recipe featuring creamy baked feta cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes tossed with pasta for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) whole cherry tomatoes
  • 7-ounce (200g) block of full-fat feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 10 ounces (280g) penne or rigatoni pasta
  • A handful of fresh basil, torn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes and whole block of feta cheese in a baking dish.
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and feta, then sprinkle minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper on top.
  4. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes blister and feta softens and slightly browns on the edges.
  5. While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Add the drained pasta directly to the baking dish and gently toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
  8. Tear fresh basil over the top and toss gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Do not overbake the feta; it should be soft and creamy, not dried out. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the pasta. Toss pasta and sauce in the baking dish for better flavor absorption. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for best taste.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, cherry tomatoes, creamy pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, comfort food

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