This simple Baked Feta Pasta recipe combines roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese with pasta. The tangy tomato flavour and salty, cheesy pasta are delicious.
– 8 ounce feta cheese block– 1½ pound cherry tomatoe– 4 cloves garlic – ½ cup extra virgin olive oil– salt and pepper– ½ teaspoon red pepper flake– 10 ounce pasta– ¼ cup fresh basil leave
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Direction
Heat the oven to 400°F. Add the feta block to a 9x13-inch casserole dish, then top with cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic.
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Pour olive oil over tomatoes and cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Bake the casserole dish for 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta cheese softens.
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Turn up the heat to 450°F and cook for 10–15 minutes until the feta cheese is golden brown.
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Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water on high. Add pasta and cook for 13 minutes until al dente.
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Set aside ½ to 1 cup of pasta water and drain thoroughly. Mash feta, tomatoes, and garlic with a fork.
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Toss everything together until the pasta is completely covered in sauce after adding the pasta and basil to the casserole dish.
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If the pasta is too dry, add a few tablespoons at a time of pasta water. As necessary, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Considering how simple this recipe is, I was quite pleased with how well the flavours turned out.
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Serve this pasta hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and more fresh basil, if desired.