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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner 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 oz / 200 g), preferably full-fat
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300 g), halved or whole depending on size
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of your baking dish.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil evenly over the feta.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes around the feta, spreading them out evenly.
  5. Toss the tomatoes with the sliced garlic cloves and a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
  6. Pop the dish into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and soften and feta turns golden and creamy.
  7. While the feta and tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  8. Cook 8 oz (225 g) of pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water.
  10. Remove the baking dish from the oven.
  11. Using a fork or spoon, mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes together gently to create a creamy but chunky sauce.
  12. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish.
  13. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
  14. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and give it one last gentle stir.
  15. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  16. Serve immediately, garnished with a few extra basil leaves if desired.

Notes

Use full-fat feta for best creamy texture. Don’t overcrowd tomatoes in the baking dish to allow proper roasting. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Serve immediately as sauce thickens when cooled. For dairy-free, use vegan feta alternatives and gluten-free pasta if desired.

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Keywords: baked feta pasta, creamy pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, quick pasta, comfort food

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