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Viral Baked Feta Pasta

Close-up of creamy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and herbs in a black skillet.
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A simple one-pan pasta dish featuring cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, baked until creamy and tossed with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (7-ounce) block feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta (such as penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes and feta cheese block in the center of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta. Sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and slightly browned.
  5. While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook your pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the minced garlic to the dish and stir everything together with a fork until the feta is creamy and forms a sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  8. Stir in fresh basil and parsley, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To avoid excess salt, use less salt in the initial baking and adjust to taste after tossing with the pasta. Feta cheese is naturally salty.
  • You can add a handful of fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of baking, or stir in pitted olives or cooked chickpeas with the pasta for added protein and flavor.
  • A 9×13 inch baking dish is ideal for this recipe.
  • Any pasta shape that holds sauce well will work.

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