Classic Baked Feta Pasta
Traditional dish · Greek/Mediterranean
A simple yet incredibly flavorful dish featuring a block of feta cheese baked with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, then tossed with pasta to create a creamy, tangy sauce.
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Ingredients
- Feta cheese block200g
- Cherry tomatoes500g
- Garlic cloves4
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni)300g
- Fresh basil leavesfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Place the feta block in the center of a baking dish.
- 3
Scatter cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves around the feta.
- 4
Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft and slightly browned.
- 6
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 7
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork to create a creamy sauce.
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss well to coat with the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Stir in fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
