Baked feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

Baked feta Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 shallot, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1(8-oz.) Feta block
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 10oz. pasta
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves (garnish)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
  2. Place feta into the center of the tomato mixture and drizzle with reserved 1 Tsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
  3. Bake until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 c. pasta water before draining.
  5. To skillet, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.
Cook Time:
45mins
Prep Time:
5mins
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Baked Feta Pasta