Internet's Favorite Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring feta cheese and cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Equipment
- large pot
- baking dish
- colander
- fork
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type, like penne or fusilli.
- 1 block (8 ounces) Feta cheese The creamy cheese is the star of the dish.
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes These sweet tomatoes add a burst of flavor.
- 1/4 cup Olive oil A good quality olive oil enhances the taste.
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Adds a lovely aroma and depth of flavor.
- to taste Salt Essential for seasoning your dish perfectly.
- to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning your dish perfectly.
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) For those who enjoy a little heat!
- to garnish Fresh basil leaves Perfect for garnishing and adding freshness.
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese A sprinkle on top elevates the dish even more.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center and surround it with the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta is golden and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork until creamy. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This pasta recipe is highly adaptable; feel free to add vegetables or protein to suit your taste.