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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner with Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy baked feta pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes that creates a luscious sauce perfect for busy weeknights. This comforting dish combines simple ingredients into a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) block of full-fat feta cheese
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) whole cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Handful of fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish (about 9×9 inches). Surround it with whole cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta and tomatoes. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper on top.
  4. Bake in the oven for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens and turns golden at the edges.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 9–11 minutes). Drain well.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork or spoon to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish or transfer the sauce to a large bowl and toss with the pasta until well coated.
  8. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes (if using) on top. Serve immediately while warm.
  9. Optional: Stir in a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick to help it cling to the pasta.

Notes

Use a block of feta cheese rather than crumbled for a creamier sauce. Watch the oven time carefully to avoid drying out the feta. Start boiling pasta while feta and tomatoes roast to save time. Stir in pasta water if sauce is too thick. Can add sautéed greens or protein like chicken or bacon for variation.

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