Baked Feta Pasta
After trying the viral TikTok trend, we came up with our own version of the baked feta pasta. Spoiler: Adding shallots is a game-changer.
Ingredients
- 2 pt.cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1shallot, quartered
- 3 clovesgarlic, smashed
- ½ c.extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 1block feta
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 10 oz.pasta
- zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- fresh basil leaves, for serving
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and all but 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- 2
Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle with reserved 1 Tsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
- 3
Bake until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 c. pasta water before draining.
- 5
To skillet, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.