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Creamy Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy No-Effort Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A cozy, creamy baked feta pasta with sun-dried tomatoes that’s quick, easy, and perfect for relaxed dinners. The baked feta melts into a silky sauce that coats every strand of pasta with rich, tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (about 7 ounces / 200 grams) feta cheese, preferably Greek feta
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta of your choice (penne, fusilli, or farfalle recommended)
  • Water and salt for boiling pasta
  • Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley, roughly chopped
  • Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of an oven-safe baking dish. Scatter cherry tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes around the feta. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Drizzle everything evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle black pepper and a very light pinch of salt over the top.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens and browns slightly at the edges.
  5. While baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove baking dish from oven. Use a fork or spoon to mash feta and burst tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
  7. Add drained pasta to the baking dish and toss well to coat. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce is too thick.
  8. Adjust seasoning with more black pepper or red pepper flakes if desired. Stir in fresh basil or parsley if using.
  9. Serve immediately with optional grated Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Do not over-salt as feta is naturally salty. Use good-quality Greek feta for creamier melt. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce as needed. Bake feta and tomatoes for exactly 30 minutes for best texture. Gently mash feta and tomatoes before mixing with pasta for even sauce coating. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently with added water or olive oil.

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