Food recipe: Baked Feta Pasta

 

YIELDS: 

3 - 4

TOTAL TIME: 

45 mins

Ingredients Needed

• 2 (two) pt. cherry or grape tomatoes depending on your choice
• 1 (one) shallot, one of four equal parts
• 3 (three) cloves garlic, smashed 
• 1/2 (one and half) c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 (one) (8-oz.) block feta
• 3 (three) sprigs fresh thyme 
• 10 (Ten) oz. pasta Zest of 1 lemon (Not compulsory) Fresh basil, for garn

 Procedure:

• Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°c.  In a large oven-proof skillet add both cherry or grape tomatoes, one shallot (quartered), cloves garlic, and all but 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine. 

• Step 2

Place feta into center of cherry or grape tomato mixture and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes. Bake for about 40 to 45 mins, until cherry or grape tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.

 

• Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

• Step 4

To skillet with tomatoes and feta, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Garnish with basil.