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Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta
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Baked feta pasta is a creamy, comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish combining roasted cherry tomatoes and a block of baked feta cheese to create a luscious sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients and offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or cozy meals shared with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 block feta cheese (about 7 oz / 200 g)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300 g)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, whole and unpeeled
  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne or rigatoni preferred)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the block of feta in the center of a baking dish and arrange the cherry tomatoes around it. Drizzle everything with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and add the whole garlic cloves.
  2. Bake the Feta and Tomatoes: Bake the feta and tomatoes for 35-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are bursting and softened and the feta has puffed up and turned golden on top. This roasting melds and intensifies the flavors.
  3. Cook the Pasta: While baking, cook your chosen pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
  4. Combine and Mix: Remove the feta and roasted tomatoes from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, mash the feta and softened tomatoes together to form a creamy sauce. Add the hot pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, stirring until the pasta is fully coated.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the pasta. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil and season with freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

  • Use quality Greek feta in a block for authentic flavor and texture.
  • Do not skip reserving pasta water; it helps create a silky sauce.
  • Make sure to roast tomatoes until fully bursting to release their natural juices.
  • Serve immediately for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Try different tubular pasta like penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or farfalle for varied texture.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, creamy pasta, roasted tomatoes, easy pasta recipe, Mediterranean pasta, vegetarian pasta, comfort food

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