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BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE

BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE
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A delicious and easy baked feta pasta recipe featuring roasted grape tomatoes and creamy feta cheese combined with bow tie pasta. This creamy and flavorful dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Tomato and Cheese Mix

  • 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
  • 1 (8 oz) brick of feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Pasta

  • 12 oz bow tie pasta, cooked, drained, and kept warm

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the tomatoes and feta.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Place the grape tomatoes in a medium-sized baking dish, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
  3. Add Feta Cheese: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
  4. Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and feta, coating them well.
  5. Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt over the tomatoes and feta for flavor.
  6. Final Drizzle: Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the feta cheese.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened and slightly browned.
  8. Mix Ingredients: Remove from the oven, then stir the softened feta and roasted tomatoes together until well combined.
  9. Add Basil: Stir in the chopped fresh basil for a fresh herbaceous note.
  10. Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked bow tie pasta into the tomato and feta mixture and mix thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly.
  11. Serve: Serve the baked feta pasta immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

  • Use ripe grape or cherry tomatoes for the best sweetness and bursting texture.
  • You can substitute bow tie pasta with penne or fusilli if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes before baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently for up to 2 days.
  • Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving can enhance flavors.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, roasted tomato pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, Mediterranean pasta

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