Pasta with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta with feta and cherry tomatoes has become very popular thanks to its easy preparation method and delicious outcome. It’s a dish that mixes Mediterranean flavors with the simplicity of baking. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 200 g of short pasta (such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
• 250 g of cherry tomatoes
• 200 g of feta cheese
• 60 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oregano or fresh basil (as desired)
• Chili flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C if fan-assisted).
2. In a sufficiently large baking dish, arrange the washed and halved cherry tomatoes.
3. Add the whole or sliced garlic cloves, according to your preferences.
4. Place the feta in the center of the dish and sprinkle with a bit of oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if you wish. Also add the oregano or chopped basil leaves.
5. Pour the remaining oil over the cherry tomatoes and mix lightly to season everything.
6. Bake the dish for about 25-30 minutes or until the cherry tomatoes are wilted and the feta is golden.
7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
8. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water.
9. Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork to create a rustic cream.
10. Add the cooked pasta to the feta and tomato cream, mix well, and if necessary, add some of the reserved cooking water to make the sauce creamier.
11. Serve the pasta hot, adding more oregano or fresh basil as garnish.

Curiosity

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