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Simple Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta

A white plate filled with creamy, orange-hued baked feta pasta mixed with fusilli noodles and herbs.
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This is a straightforward recipe for the viral baked feta pasta, resulting in a creamy, flavorful sauce with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) block of feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini recommended)
  • 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 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese in the dish.
  4. Scatter the peeled garlic cloves among the tomatoes.
  5. Drizzle the entire dish generously with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle the oregano, black pepper, and salt over the tomatoes and feta.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and lightly browned on top.
  8. While the dish bakes, cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  9. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the hot feta and tomatoes with a fork until a creamy sauce forms. Stir well to combine the melted cheese, burst tomatoes, and garlic.
  10. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Use high-quality feta packed in brine for the best texture.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can briefly blend the baked mixture with a hand blender before adding the pasta.

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