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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving(s)
Calories: 758
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shallot, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (8-oz.) block feta
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 12 oz. short tubular pasta (such as macaroni or cavatappi)
  • 1 lemon, zested (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Method
 

  1. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine shallot, garlic, tomatoes, 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; drizzle with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
  3. Bake sauce 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 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. To sauce, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.