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Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

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Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes is a creamy, flavorful dish made by roasting feta cheese with tomatoes and garlic, then mixing it with pasta. It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

8 oz feta cheese (full-fat is best)

16 oz cherry tomatoes (the sweeter, the better)

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

5–6 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (for heat)

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

8 – 16 oz pasta of choice (use less pasta for more creamy sauce)

1/4 cup chopped basil or chopped parsley

Optional: Arugula or spinach for added flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 465°F (240°C), placing the baking rack in the middle.
  2. In a 7″x10″ baking dish, toss together the cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper with most of the olive oil (reserve 1-2 tablespoons for later). Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish and drizzle the remaining olive oil over the cheese.
  3. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are golden brown and soft, and the feta cheese is melted and bubbly. Reduce oven temperature slightly if tomatoes brown too quickly.
  4. While the feta and tomatoes are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Once the feta and tomatoes are roasted, mash them together with a fork or spoon until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
  7. Stir in the chopped basil or parsley for a fresh finish. Optional: Toss in arugula or spinach before serving for extra flavor.

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add hot sauce to taste.

Add grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.

Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer, such as spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free pasta.

This dish can be made dairy-free by substituting feta with a dairy-free cheese alternative or omitting it entirely.

You can prepare the tomatoes, onion, and garlic ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.

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