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Creamy Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Feta & Tomato Pasta is a creamy and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring roasted feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil baked to perfection, then tossed with your favorite pasta. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s a simple yet delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne or fusilli)

Roasted Feta & Tomato Sauce

  • 8 oz (225 g) block feta cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the feta and tomatoes.
  2. Arrange feta and tomatoes: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish and surround it evenly with the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add seasoning: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and release their juices and the feta becomes soft and creamy.
  5. Cook the pasta: While the feta and tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
  6. Create the sauce: Remove the baked feta and tomatoes from the oven and mash them together to form a rich, creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it by stirring in a little reserved pasta water.
  7. Toss and serve: Combine the roasted feta tomato sauce with the cooked pasta, tossing well to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately for best flavors.

Notes

  • Add spinach or grilled chicken for extra protein and nutrition.
  • Reserve a small amount of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
  • This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture and fresh flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/creamy-baked-feta-and-cherry-tomato-pasta-recipe/