Baked Feta Pasta

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (cavatappi or short pasta of choice)
- 2 pints (about 20 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving

Steps
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe baking dish; pour olive oil over and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
2. Nestle the feta block in the center of the tomatoes and flip once or twice so it is coated in oil.
3. Bake 35 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta softens.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
5. Immediately stir minced garlic and basil into the hot tomatoes and feta, then smash into a creamy sauce.
6. Add drained pasta and toss; loosen with pasta water if needed. Garnish with more basil and serve warm.

Citations
- Feel Good Foodie — Baked Feta Pasta: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/baked-feta-pasta/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Baked+Feta+Pasta
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=Baked+Feta+Pasta+recipe

Compiled for personal use; see citations.