Baked Feta Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Baking
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2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, washed and dried
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8 oz brick of feta cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ For Finishing
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Add the grape tomatoes to a medium-sized baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
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Place the brick of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, surrounded by the tomatoes.
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Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese, making sure the tomatoes are well coated.
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Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt evenly over the cheese and tomatoes.
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Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil directly over the feta cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the cheese becomes soft and slightly golden.
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While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
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Remove the baking dish from the oven. Immediately stir the softened cheese and burst tomatoes until well combined and creamy. Add the chopped fresh basil and stir again.
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Add the warm, cooked pasta to the baking dish and mix thoroughly until the pasta is well coated with the creamy feta-tomato sauce.
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Serve hot, optionally with extra basil on top and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
# Notes:
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This viral TikTok recipe creates a surprisingly creamy sauce from just baked feta cheese and tomatoes.
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For best results, use a block of high-quality Greek or Danish feta cheese, not pre-crumbled feta.
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Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for grape tomatoes if preferred.