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Baked Feta Pasta

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⭐ Why You’ll Love It:

✔️ Just 7 simple ingredients
✔️ Made in one baking dish
✔️ Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor
✔️ Totally customizable (add veggies, protein, or spice!)

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) block feta cheese
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your fave)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
  3. Place the feta block in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle with a little more oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

🔸 Step 2: Bake

  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and golden on top.

🔸 Step 3: Cook the Pasta

  1. While it bakes, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

🔸 Step 4: Mix it All Together

  1. Remove the dish from the oven. Use a spoon to mash the feta and tomatoes together into a creamy sauce.
  2. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

🔸 Step 5: Serve & Garnish

  1. Top with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

🧄 Optional Add-Ins:

  • Spinach or kale – stir in while pasta is hot to wilt
  • Roasted red peppers or olives
  • Cooked chicken, shrimp, or bacon
  • Zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli – roast with the tomatoes!

❄️ Storage & Reheat:

  • Fridge: Store leftovers up to 3 days
  • Reheat: Microwave with a splash of water or olive oil
  • Not recommended for freezing (texture changes)

❓ FAQs

Can I use crumbled feta?
You can, but a whole block melts better and creates a creamier sauce.

What pasta works best?
Short cuts like penne, rotini, or bowtie hold the sauce well.

Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes! Use vegan feta or swap for a dairy-free creamy cheese alternative.

Can I make it spicy?
Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey at the end!

💡 Final Thoughts

This Baked Feta Pasta is creamy, comforting, and full of vibrant flavor — plus it’s so easy, even beginner cooks will feel like a chef. One bake, one stir, and you’re in pasta heaven. 🍅🧀🍝

Want a TikTok-inspired twist or a pesto feta version next? Let me know!