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BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE

BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE

Baked Feta Pasta, a viral sensation that took over social media in 2020, is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines tangy, creamy feta cheese with roasted tomatoes and pasta. The ingredients are baked together, creating a luscious sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. The creaminess from the feta pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, making this dish a crowd-pleasing favorite. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor, making it a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 shallot quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • flakes
  • 1 8-oz. block feta
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 10 oz. pasta
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional
  • Fresh basil leaves for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or
  2. medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot,
  3. garlic, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and
  4. red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
  5. Step 2
  6. Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle
  7. with reserved 1 Tsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over
  8. tomatoes.
  9. Step 3
  10. Bake until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden
  11. on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
  12. Step 4
  13. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water,
  14. cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente
  15. according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 c.
  16. pasta water before draining.
  17. Step 5
  18. To skillet, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water,
  19. and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined.