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Viral Baked Feta Pasta with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

A whole block of feta baked with blistered cherry tomatoes, mashed into a creamy sauce, and tossed with pasta and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 ounces short pasta, such as penne or rigatoni
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Reserved pasta water, as needed

Equipment

  • 1 large ceramic or glass baking dish
  • 1 large stockpot, for boiling pasta
  • 1 fork, for mashing

Method
 

Preheat the oven.
    Arrange the tomatoes and feta with olive oil and seasonings in a baking dish.
      Bake until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens.
        Boil the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
          Mash the baked feta and tomatoes together with a fork.
            Toss the pasta into the sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
              Adjust seasoning and top with fresh basil before serving.