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Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes
Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes
Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT OATMEAL

While a block of feta creates the best creamy sauce, you can use crumbled feta in a pinch. Just pile it in the center and it will still melt beautifully, though the texture might be slightly different.
Short pasta shapes like penne, rotelle, rigatoni, or fusilli work wonderfully because they hold the sauce well. However, any pasta you love will work!
Traditional uunifetapasta relies on feta for its signature taste, but you could experiment with dairy-free feta alternatives, though the results will be different.
Make sure to drizzle the feta block with olive oil and don’t bake at temperatures higher than 400°F. If your oven runs hot, check after 25 minutes.
Absolutely! Bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, or red onions all roast beautifully alongside the tomatoes. Just cut them into similar-sized pieces.
The dish itself is naturally gluten-free except for the pasta. Simply substitute your favorite gluten-free pasta or try the spaghetti squash variation.
You can prep the tomato and feta mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it, then bake when ready. The pasta is best cooked fresh and combined just before serving.
A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio complements the tangy feta beautifully, or try a light red like Pinot Noir.
Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes
Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes
Baked Feta Pasta | My Curated Tastes

Baked Feta Pasta (uunifetapasta)

Here is my take on the tictoc sensation. It is easy and absolutely delicious. There is a reason it to social media by storm and here it is again made simple for you.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Sides
Cuisine General
Servings 4 Served

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 24 Oz. Cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ Cup Olive oil + a drizzle on top of the feta
  • 3 Chopped garlic cloves
  • ¼ – ½ Tsp. Calabrian Chili Flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Block Feta cheese (about 8 oz.)
  • 2 Tsps. Dried oregano
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 8 Oz. Rotelle or Penne Pasta
  • Fresh basil leaves or fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the tomatoes to a baking dish or dutch oven and top with olive oil, chopped garlic, chili flakes, salt, & pepper. Toss until they’re evenly coated.
  • Put the block of feta in the center of the tomatoes. Drizzle some olive oil onto the feta and top it with the dried oregano and lemon zest.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes are roasted and starting to burst open and the feta is soft. While it bakes, boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Remove the dish or dutch oven from the oven and use a spoon to break up the cheese and stir everything together to create a sauce. Add the cooked pasta, mix and top with torn basil leaves or fresh oregano. Thank you Finland….fabulous!
Keyword cheese, christmas dinner, sides
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