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Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

This Baked Feta Pasta combines roasted feta and tomatoes for a delicious and creamy pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 758 kcal

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 shallot quarter, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes

Oils and Seasonings

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Cheese and Herbs

  • 1 (8-oz.) block feta
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • Fresh basil leaves for serving

Pasta

  • 12 oz. short tubular pasta (such as macaroni or cavatappi)

Optional

  • Zest of 1 lemon optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine shallot, garlic, tomatoes, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
  • Place feta into center of tomato mixture; drizzle with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
  • Bake sauce until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  • To sauce, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 758kcal
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