🍝 Baked Feta Pasta 2.0 – Recipe
⭐ Serves: 4
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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200g feta cheese block
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300g cherry tomatoes
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4 cloves garlic (crushed)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp chili flakes
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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250g penne or pasta of choice
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½ cup pasta water (reserved)
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½ cup fresh basil leaves
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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2 tbsp pesto (new 2.0 twist)
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½ cup roasted bell peppers, chopped (optional upgrade)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the baking dish
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Place feta block in the center of a baking dish.
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Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper around it.
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Toss lightly to coat everything.
2. Bake the feta mixture
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Bake for 25 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta becomes soft and creamy.
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Switch to broil/grill mode for 3–5 minutes for a golden top (2.0 upgrade).
3. Cook the pasta
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While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
4. Mix everything
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Remove dish from the oven.
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Smash the tomatoes and feta into a creamy sauce.
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Add pesto and mix for added richness.
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Add pasta, roasted bell peppers, and splash in pasta water to adjust creaminess.
5. Finishing touches
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Stir in basil leaves.
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Optionally add Parmesan for extra flavor.
🍽️ Serve
Enjoy warm with garlic bread or a fresh green salad!
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