Baked Feta Pasta
This Baked Feta Pasta is a delightful dish combining roasted tomatoes, feta, and pasta for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- ovenproof skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 shallot quartered
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
- Kosher salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (8-oz.) block feta
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 12 oz. short tubular pasta (such as macaroni or cavatappi)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine shallot, garlic, tomatoes, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- Place feta into center of tomato mixture; drizzle with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
- Bake sauce until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- To sauce, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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