Spicy 'Nduja Baked Feta Pasta
70% authentic · Italian-inspired
A bold twist on baked feta pasta, incorporating spicy, spreadable 'nduja sausage for a rich, fiery flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Feta cheese block200g
- Cherry tomatoes300g
- Garlic cloves3
- 'Nduja sausage100g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Red pepper flakes1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Pasta (e.g., paccheri, bucatini)300g
- Fresh basil or parsleyfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Place feta block in a baking dish. Arrange cherry tomatoes and garlic around it.
- 3
Dollop the 'nduja sausage over and around the feta and tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until tomatoes burst and 'nduja has rendered its fat.
- 5
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve pasta water.
- 6
Remove dish from oven. Mash the feta, tomatoes, and 'nduja to create a spicy, rich sauce.
- 7
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Add pasta water as needed for consistency.
- 8
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
