Name: Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes 🍅
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 200g block feta cheese; 500g cherry tomatoes (on the vine if possible); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 200g spaghetti; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt & pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

You’ll love how the baked feta melts into a creamy, tangy sauce, perfectly complemented by the sweet burst of roasted cherry tomatoes 🍅

Quick Steps ✨

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Place feta and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season.

Bake for 25 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta is golden.

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Toss baked feta and tomatoes with pasta, garnish with parsley, and serve!

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a medium baking dish, place the feta cheese in the center. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, dried oregano, and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Bake the Feta and Tomatoes: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. The tomatoes should start to blister and burst, and the feta will be soft and golden brown on top.

3. Cook the Spaghetti: While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.

4. Combine: Once the feta and tomatoes are done, mash the feta gently with a fork, mixing it with the burst tomatoes and garlic to create a creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the dish, and toss everything together. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.

5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your deliciously creamy baked feta pasta!

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Substitutions 🔄

Pasta: Swap spaghetti for penne or whole-wheat pasta for extra fiber.

Feta: Try goat cheese if you prefer a milder flavor.

Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta for a coeliac-friendly version.

Useful Notes 📝

Use Fresh Tomatoes: Fresh cherry tomatoes work best for this recipe as they burst and create a naturally sweet sauce.

Pasta Water Trick: Reserve some pasta water to help bind the sauce together if it feels too thick after mixing.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 450 kcal

🥑 Fat: 20g (of which saturates: 8g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 50g (sugars: 6g)

🌾 Fiber: 4g

💪 Protein: 12g

🧂 Salt: 1.5g

Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm gently in a pan, adding a little water or olive oil to restore the sauce’s creamy texture.

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