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Viral Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta

Close-up of creamy baked feta and tomato pasta featuring rigatoni, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
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Make this incredibly creamy and cheesy baked feta pasta. The oven does all the work for this effortless comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound pasta (like penne or rigatoni)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta.
  5. Sprinkle the oregano and black pepper over the tomatoes and feta.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and slightly browned.
  7. While the dish bakes, cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  8. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the minced garlic to the hot tomatoes and feta.
  9. Use a fork to mash the baked feta and tomatoes together, mixing them with the oil to create a creamy sauce.
  10. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.
  • You can use any short pasta shape you prefer for this easy pasta recipe.
  • This dish is excellent for quick 30 minute dinners when you need comfort food fast.

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