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Baked Feta Pasta
Ingredients
2 pt.
cherry or grape tomatoes
1
shallot, quartered
3
cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 c.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
to taste
Kosher salt
pinch
crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-oz.)
block feta
3
sprigs fresh thyme
10 oz.
pasta
Zest of 1
lemon (optional)
to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
STEP 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.
STEP 2
Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle with reserved 1 tsp. oil. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes.
STEP 3
Bake until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
STEP 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.
STEP 5
To skillet, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) and stir until combined. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
2823 calories
Servings:
3 - 4 servings
Carbohydrates:
248 g
Fat:
162 g
Fiber:
23 g
Protein:
79 g
Sugar:
33 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
5 minutes
Cook:
40 minutes
Total:
45 minutes