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Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Cherry Tomato Basil Meal

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A quick and easy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, creating a creamy, tangy, and fresh sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) cherry tomatoes
  • 200 grams (7 oz) block of feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 2-3 garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the cherry tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat. If using garlic, scatter peeled whole cloves among the tomatoes.
  3. Place the block of feta in the center of the baking sheet among the tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil over the feta.
  4. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and caramelize and feta is soft and slightly golden.
  5. While roasting, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (9-11 minutes for al dente). Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove baking sheet from oven. Using a fork or wooden spoon, mash the roasted feta and tomatoes to form a creamy sauce.
  7. Transfer hot pasta to the baking sheet or mixing bowl. Pour feta-tomato sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Stir in chopped fresh basil leaves.
  9. Serve immediately with optional drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of black pepper or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Do not over-roast tomatoes; they should burst and soften but not turn to mush. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use a good-quality block feta for best creamy melt. Add basil just before serving to keep freshness. Tent feta with foil if it browns too much.

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