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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner with Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes that creates a comforting, indulgent dinner with just five main ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces block feta cheese (about 225 grams)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300 grams)
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni preferred, about 340 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: handful fresh basil, chopped

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. Surround it evenly with the whole cherry tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil generously over the feta and tomatoes.
  3. Add minced garlic over the top, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the tomatoes lightly to coat them, but don’t move the feta block.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft and starting to brown on top.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually around 8-10 minutes).
  6. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water before tossing.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a spoon or spatula, mash the softened feta and roasted tomatoes together until creamy with chunks of tomato.
  8. Add the drained pasta directly into the baking dish. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce to your desired creaminess.
  9. Finish with fresh basil if using, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use a firm, crumbly block feta for best melting and flavor. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the pasta. If feta isn’t soft enough, bake a few more minutes. Fresh minced garlic is preferred for best flavor. Vegan and gluten-free adaptations are possible with suitable substitutes.

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