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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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A simple and delicious baked feta pasta featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, preferably ripe and firm
  • 7 oz (200g) block of feta cheese, preferably Greek feta
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz (225g) dry pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Put the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the feta and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if using.
  4. Bake for about 30 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden and soft but not melted into a puddle.
  5. While baking, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes for al dente). Reserve 1/4 cup (60 ml) pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together until creamy. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta into the baking dish with the creamy feta and roasted tomatoes. Mix well to coat the pasta.
  8. Add fresh basil and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cherry tomatoes to avoid watery sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add basil just before serving to keep its fresh aroma and color. Vegan and low-carb variations are possible with simple swaps.

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