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Best Baked Feta Pasta You'll Ever Have

Best Baked Feta Pasta You'll Ever Have

This viral baked feta pasta combines cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and garlic for an incredibly simple yet delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick & Easy Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces feta cheese block
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the feta cheese block in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange cherry tomatoes around the feta. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and soft.
  4. While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately add the cooked pasta. Use a fork to mash and mix the feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce, tossing with the pasta.
  6. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
  7. Stir in fresh basil and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSodium: 780mgFiber: 4g

Notes

Use a good quality block feta cheese for best results - pre-crumbled feta won't melt properly. You can add fresh spinach or arugula when tossing the pasta for extra nutrition. This dish reheats well but may need a splash of water or olive oil to loosen the sauce.

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