Baked Feta Pasta 2.0 (Print)

Creamy feta, roasted tomatoes, and sweet onions meld in a savory Mediterranean-style pasta.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 block feta cheese (7 oz)

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 lb cherry tomatoes
04 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, sliced

→ Oils & Seasonings

07 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - Sea salt, to taste

→ Fresh Herbs (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic in a large ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine evenly.
03 - Position the feta cheese block in the center of the baking dish, nestled among the tomatoes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the feta.
04 - In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Set aside.
05 - Transfer baking dish to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is slightly golden on top.
06 - Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
07 - Add caramelized onions to the baked feta and tomato mixture. Gently mash and stir to combine, creating a creamy sauce.
08 - Toss the cooked pasta into the baking dish with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only simple pantry and produce staples for maximum impact
  • Takes less than an hour from start to finish and most is hands off
  • Caramelized onions completely transform the flavor for unbelievable richness
  • Family and guests will rave about the crave worthy sauce and Mediterranean flair
02 -
  • High in protein from feta and pasta for a vegetarian main
  • Sauce can be made gluten free by using gluten free pasta
  • Leftovers taste just as good the next day as everything melds together
03 -
  • Take your time caramelizing those onions—they make the dish extraordinary
  • Use your favorite pasta shape but tweak the cooking time to match
  • Taste and adjust seasoning at the end since both feta and sun dried tomatoes vary in saltiness

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