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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes that creates a creamy, tangy sauce perfect for cozy dinners. This recipe is simple, customizable, and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, fresh and ripe
  • 7-ounce (200g) block of feta cheese, firm small-curd type like Dodoni or Valbreso
  • 8 ounces (225g) penne, rigatoni, or favorite short pasta
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Handful fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Nestle the block of feta in the center and pour another tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
  3. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and slightly caramelized and feta is soft and melted but still holding shape.
  4. While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions (9-11 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water.
  5. Remove baking dish from oven and mash feta and tomatoes together with a fork or spoon to form a creamy, chunky sauce. Stir in minced garlic.
  6. Add drained pasta to the baking dish and toss to coat well. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Stir in fresh chopped basil and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper lightly.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra olive oil or fresh basil.

Notes

If feta crumbles too much, gently press it down before baking to keep shape. Roast tomatoes until skins wrinkle for maximum sweetness. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor. Save some pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Season lightly with salt since feta is salty. Serve immediately to avoid pasta drying out.

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