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Tomato Feta Pasta

Shruthi
A quick and flavorful pasta dish made with baked cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, tossed with al dente pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine greek-inspired, Mediterranean
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes and feta in a baking dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 minutes until tomatoes burst.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Mash roasted feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce. Toss with pasta, adding pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use block feta for best creaminess.
  • Cherry tomatoes give natural sweetness.
  • Pasta water helps adjust sauce consistency.
  • Fresh basil elevates flavour.
  • Recipe works with gluten-free pasta.

 

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