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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy baked feta pasta recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes, featuring roasted feta and cherry tomatoes blended into a silky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (7 ounces / 200 grams) feta cheese
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) penne or any short pasta
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  3. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish.
  4. Surround the feta with the seasoned tomatoes and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta melts into a creamy texture.
  6. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (usually 9-11 minutes).
  7. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining the pasta.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven and gently mash the feta and tomatoes together to form a creamy sauce.
  9. Toss the drained pasta into the baking dish and stir to coat with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  10. Add fresh lemon juice and chopped basil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use block-style feta for a creamier sauce instead of crumbled feta. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Do not rush the baking step to allow feta and tomatoes to soften and blend perfectly. For dairy-free, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese that melts well.

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