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Baked Feta Pasta
The viral one-pan dinner — cherry tomatoes and a block of feta roast until jammy, then toss with pasta for a creamy, tangy sauce. Still one of the most-shared recipes on Instagram.
Prep 10 min
Cook 35 min
Total 45 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Roast
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 4 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Step 2 — Finish
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Roast tomatoes and feta
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish. Nestle feta in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake 30–35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
- 2
Cook pasta and combine
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Mash tomatoes and feta into a sauce, stir in pasta and splashes of pasta water until creamy. Finish with basil and lemon zest.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 16g protein · 52g carbs · 24g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
