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Amazing 25-Minute Baked Feta Tomato Pasta Bake

Baked Feta Tomato Pasta Bake
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Bake feta cheese with cherry tomatoes and pasta for an easy, satisfying, and incredibly flavorful dinner. This dish brings together creamy, salty cheese with sweet, burst tomatoes for a comforting meal that comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Put the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle the tomatoes and feta with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and slightly browned.
  5. While the tomatoes and feta bake, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the minced garlic to the hot dish.
  7. Use a fork to mash and stir the baked feta and tomatoes together until a creamy sauce forms.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta nicely.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking for a little heat.
  • This recipe tastes best when you use good quality feta cheese.
  • Stir in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of mixing if you want to add greens.

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