Oven-Baked Feta Pasta
Original source: Liemessä - Baked Feta Pasta
Serves 2, 30-40 min
This was a viral food trend from 2019. I should try this with some meat; maybe you will, but I never dare risk it because I know it’s very tasty without.
Ingredients
- Penne pasta: 250g
- Feta cheese: 200g
- Olive oil: 1dl
- Red chili pepper: 1-2, to taste
- Cherry tomatoes: 200g
- Basil, Salt & Black pepper
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C. Lightly coat the bottom of a baking dish with a bit of the olive oil.
- Place the feta cheese block at the center of the dish, then sprinkle the sliced chili pepper over the cheese.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta, drizzling both the tomatoes and cheese with the bulk of the olive oil. Season with black pepper and a dash of salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes at the set temperature. Afterwards, increase the oven temperature to 225°C and switch to the grill setting. Move the dish to a higher rack and grill for approximately 10 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst and the feta turns a slight golden brown. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta as per the package’s directions and drain.
- Once the baking dish is out of the oven, use a fork to gently mash the feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the dish, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated with the sauce.