The Original Baked Feta Pasta

The recipe that caused a global shortage of feta cheese in 2021.

The Original Baked Feta Pasta

45 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 block (200g) Feta cheese
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced or whole)
  • Dried Oregano, Red pepper flakes
  • Salt, Black pepper, Fresh Basil
  • 250g Pasta (Penne or Fusilli)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a baking dish, place cherry tomatoes. Place the feta block in the center.
  3. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
  5. Boil pasta in salted water. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  6. Mash feta and tomatoes together. Add garlic and fresh basil.
  7. Toss in cooked pasta (add pasta water if needed). Serve warm.

Chef's tip: Use a full block of feta, not crumbles — it melts into a creamier sauce

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