BAKED FETA PASTA

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An easy to make pasta with baked feta inspired by current TikTok trends.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced red onion
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves peeled garlic, or more to taste
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 (8 ounce) package Cheese, feta
1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, and sea salt in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Make room in the middle of the pan and add block of feta cheese. Flip in oil, making sure cheese remains intact and becomes well coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes begin to blister and split, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Remove feta-tomato mixture from the oven. Mash garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers with a heavy spoon and mix with the feta cheese, creating a sauce. Stir in spinach and cooked pasta. The spinach will get cooked from the heat of the pasta sauce and pasta. Add pasta water, a little at a time if needed, to reach desired consistency. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 513.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Olivai Ops
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


David Fehir
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


shahid iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I thought this dish was delicious! The flavors were really well-balanced.


Faraz Azeem
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Inam Inaminkosi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the tomatoes burst in your mouth.


tokyo ghoul150
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.


Mohammad Yaseen
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but I loved this dish! The feta cheese and tomatoes made it really flavorful.


Ahmed Mohmed Ahmed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Javedgul Mengal
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This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Tamara Willis
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the feta cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce.


MD. Ovi
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sanele Nqeketo
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I loved this dish! The flavors were really well-balanced.


Sabbir hasan joy Jou
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ayaz Jan
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


Muddassir Ali
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The salty feta, the sweet tomatoes, and the fresh basil come together perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahzad B A PASS
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I just threw everything in a baking dish and let it bake. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Donna McCabe
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This baked feta pasta was a hit with my family! The feta cheese melted perfectly and created a creamy, tangy sauce that coated the pasta beautifully. The tomatoes and basil added a fresh, summery flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again!