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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

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A simple baked pasta dish featuring creamy feta cheese, tomatoes, and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9-inch baking dish.
  3. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta.
  5. Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, pepper, and salt over the tomatoes and feta.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and slightly browned.
  7. While the cheese bakes, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the baked feta and tomatoes with a fork until a creamy sauce forms.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and toss well to coat with the sauce. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking for a little heat.
  • Use any short pasta shape that holds sauce well.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, creamy pasta, feta, tomato pasta, easy dinner, one-pan pasta

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