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Baked Cherry Tomato Feta Pasta

5 from 1 vote
This Baked Cherry Tomato Feta Pasta is creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor. Roasted cherry tomatoes, baked feta, garlic, basil, and pasta come together for an easy dinner that tastes restaurant quality with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1 8 ounce block feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Extra basil for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes to a baking dish. Pour olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Toss to coat.
  3. Place the feta block in the center of the baking dish surrounded by the tomatoes. Flip the feta a couple times in the oil and seasoning.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and melty.
  5. While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately stir in the minced garlic and chopped basil.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until creamy and combined. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Garnish with extra basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use any pasta shape you like.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Adjust red chili flakes depending on your spice preference.