Description
A simple yet luxurious baked feta pasta dish that transforms pantry staples into a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (short shapes like fusilli, penne, or shells)
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 2 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh spinach (or baby kale)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- 3. Place the feta block in the center of the dish, surrounded by tomatoes. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
- 4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta softens into a creamy texture.
- 5. While the feta bakes, cook pasta and reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- 6. Remove the dish from the oven, mash feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- 7. Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- 8. Finish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve warm.