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Viral Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic

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Follow this simple guide to make the popular creamy baked feta pasta dish using cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
  3. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese. Scatter the peeled garlic cloves among the tomatoes.
  4. Drizzle the entire dish with olive oil. Sprinkle the feta, tomatoes, and garlic with oregano and black pepper.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and slightly browned on top.
  6. While the cheese bakes, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the hot feta, tomatoes, and garlic together, stirring until a creamy sauce forms.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

  • Use high-quality feta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the baked ingredients to a mixing bowl before combining with the pasta.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.

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