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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

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A quick and easy baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, creating a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block feta cheese (about 7 oz / 200g), preferably full-fat
  • 14 oz (400g) whole cherry tomatoes
  • 3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 10 oz (280g) penne or rigatoni pasta
  • Handful fresh basil leaves (about 0.5 oz / 15g), torn or roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the tomatoes to a medium-sized ovenproof baking dish and nestle the block of feta cheese in the center. Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the feta.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and soften and feta is creamy and slightly golden.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup (120ml) pasta water.
  6. Remove baking dish from oven. Mash feta and tomatoes together with a wooden spoon to create a creamy sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as desired.
  7. Add drained pasta to the baking dish and stir well to coat with sauce.
  8. Tear fresh basil leaves over the pasta and gently fold in to wilt.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally drizzling extra olive oil or sprinkling black pepper.

Notes

Use whole cherry tomatoes for best roasting results. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add fresh basil last to preserve aroma. Avoid overcooking pasta; al dente is best. For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with marinated tofu and use dairy-free pasta.

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