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Creamy One-Pot Baked Feta Pasta Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives Made Easy

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A creamy, comforting one-pot baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes and olives that comes together effortlessly for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 block (7 ounces / 200 grams) full-fat feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) pitted Kalamata or black olives, sliced
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) penne or fusilli pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh basil or oregano, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of an ovenproof baking dish. Surround it with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced olives.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the feta, tomatoes, and olives. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over everything.
  4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until tomatoes soften and burst, and feta turns golden and creamy on top.
  5. Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Pour in the uncooked pasta and broth around the baked feta and tomatoes without stirring.
  6. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes at 400°F (200°C), stirring gently halfway through cooking.
  7. Once the pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, stir everything together until the feta and tomatoes form a creamy sauce coating the pasta.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or oregano and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use full-fat feta for best creamy melt. Do not skip the broth as it cooks the pasta and adds flavor. Stir gently to keep tomatoes intact but release juices. Check pasta doneness at 20 minutes and add more broth if needed. A pinch of red chili flakes can add a nice kick. Glass baking dishes help monitor cooking progress without opening the oven.

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