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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

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A quick and easy 5-ingredient dinner featuring creamy baked feta cheese, burst cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block feta cheese (about 8 ounces / 225 grams), preferably brined
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces / 300 grams), preferably on the vine
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of an oven-safe baking dish. Scatter cherry tomatoes around it.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the top. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and soften and feta is golden and creamy.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  6. Remove baking dish from oven. Mash baked feta and tomatoes together with a spoon or fork to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick.
  8. Finish with fresh basil leaves and toss gently.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with extra olive oil or sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use a good-quality block feta for best creaminess; crumbled feta will not melt the same way. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Watch feta during baking to avoid drying out. Can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape or halved regular tomatoes. For vegan version, use plant-based feta and vegan butter substitute.

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