Baked Feta Pasta
Ingredients:
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16 oz cherry tomatoes
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8 oz block feta packed in water
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⅓ cup olive oil
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½ tsp sea salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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¼ cup fresh chopped basil
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½ tsp lemon zest
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½ tsp crushed red pepper, optional
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8 oz penne pasta , or your favorite pasta
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Add cherry tomatoes to a rectangular baking dish and nestle the block of feta right in the center. Drizzle olive oil over everything, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and give it all a quick toss to coat the tomatoes.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is soft and golden on top.
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While that’s baking, cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Once the baking dish is out of the oven, add in the fresh basil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper (if using). Stir everything together until nice and creamy.
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Add the cooked pasta directly into the dish and toss to coat in all that roasted tomato and melty feta goodness.
This baked feta pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy feta, finished with fresh herbs and citrus for an easy, comforting meal that comes together beautifully.
Fun Fact: Olive oil helps the body better absorb fat-soluble vitamins found in tomatoes, such as vitamin A and vitamin K.
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