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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

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A quick and easy creamy baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil that creates a luscious, comforting sauce perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block feta cheese (about 7 ounces / 200 grams)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn or chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly across the bottom of a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish (about 9×9 inches). Place the block of feta in the center and scatter the cherry tomatoes around it.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until tomatoes are softened and blistered and feta is slightly golden and puffed.
  5. While baking, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the baked feta and tomatoes together with a wooden spoon or spatula until creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
  8. Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the pasta. Add lemon juice if using and toss gently.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

Use a whole block of feta for best creamy sauce; crumbled feta won’t melt properly. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Add fresh basil last to preserve flavor and aroma. Avoid overcooking tomatoes to maintain texture. For vegan option, use vegan feta and egg-free pasta.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, creamy pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, easy dinner, vegetarian pasta, quick pasta recipe

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