Baked Feta Pasta
This creamy and flavorful Baked Feta Pasta is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. Simple, delicious, and comforting!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block of feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces orecchiette
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
- zest of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water reserved from cooking pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. In an oven-safe baking dish, pour in the cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add minced garlic, oregano, and lemon zest. Mix everything well.
- Nestle the feta cheese block in the center of the tomatoes, drizzle it with olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta becomes soft.
- While baking, cook the orecchiette according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Stir in the chopped basil and combine with the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve warm with an extra sprinkle of fresh basil for garnish.