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Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

Recipe Book: essgsdfgsd

A creamy, cheesy pasta dish inspired by a viral TikTok sensation, featuring baked feta and cherry tomatoes.

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    Ingredients

    Preparation

    1

    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

    2

    Step 2

    Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined.

    3

    Step 3

    Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper.

    4

    Step 4

    Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes.

    5

    Step 5

    Raise the heat to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

    6

    Step 6

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.

    7

    Step 7

    Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes.

    8

    Step 8

    Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.

    9

    Step 9

    As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).

    10

    Step 10

    Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce.

    11

    Step 11

    Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated.

    12

    Step 12

    If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time.

    13

    Step 13

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

    14

    Step 14

    Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

    15

    Step 15

    Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined.

    16

    Step 16

    Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper.

    17

    Step 17

    Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes.

    18

    Step 18

    Raise the heat to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

    19

    Step 19

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.

    20

    Step 20

    Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes.

    21

    Step 21

    Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.

    22

    Step 22

    As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).

    23

    Step 23

    Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce.

    24

    Step 24

    Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated.

    25

    Step 25

    If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time.

    26

    Step 26

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

    27

    Step 27

    Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

    28

    Step 28

    Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined.

    29

    Step 29

    Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper.

    30

    Step 30

    Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes.

    31

    Step 31

    Raise the heat to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

    32

    Step 32

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.

    33

    Step 33

    Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes.

    34

    Step 34

    Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.

    35

    Step 35

    As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).

    36

    Step 36

    Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce.

    37

    Step 37

    Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated.

    38

    Step 38

    If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time.

    39

    Step 39

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

    40

    Step 40

    Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

    41

    Step 41

    Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined.

    42

    Step 42

    Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper.

    43

    Step 43

    Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes.

    44

    Step 44

    Raise the heat to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.

    45

    Step 45

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.

    46

    Step 46

    Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes.

    47

    Step 47

    Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.

    48

    Step 48

    As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).

    49

    Step 49

    Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce.

    50

    Step 50

    Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated.

    51

    Step 51

    If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time.

    52

    Step 52

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

    53

    Step 53

    Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

    Notes

    Be sure to buy a good-quality feta for this recipe, particularly because it’s the main ingredient and flavor of the dish.
    We suggest using a medium or firm Greek feta made only from sheep’s milk.

    • Oven Temp

      232 C

    • Prep Time

      20 min

    • Cook Time

      13 min

    • Serves

      4 people

    • Calories

      680
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