Baked Feta Pasta
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Ingredients
- 500 g Cherry tomatoes
- 4 Garlic cloves peeled
- 4 Tbsp Olive oil divided
- 200 g Feta cheese
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 340 g Medium-length pasta penne, rigatoni or rotini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the middle.
- Arrange tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.
- Place the feta block in the center of the baking dish surrounded by tomatoes and place garlic cloves in between tomatoes.
- Drizzle with the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst their skins.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- Remove from the oven to allow it to cool slightly.
- Transfer tomatoes and feta into a large bowl with all the juices and the garlic and mash with a fork or blitz until evenly combined.
- Mix the sauce with the pasta, adding the reserved pasta water until reaching the desired creamy consistency. Take a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- DONE!