Creamy, dreamy, and decadent, it doesn’t get better than baked feta! Since feta cheese is known for its strong and rich flavor, roasted tomatoes add some acidity and balance. This easy-to-make appetizer can be paired with everything from crisp crostinis to fresh veggies like asparagus and red bell pepper.
Ingredients
16 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
1 small red onion chopped
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
Handful fresh basil
10 ounces pasta of choice
Kosher Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional Ingredients
Red pepper flakes
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, rosemary, garlic, onion, feta, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Using your hands, mix to coat in seasonings.
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Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until tomatoes have burst and the feta is golden brown.
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As it bakes, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain water, retaining about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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Remove from the oven and add torn basil leaves. Using a spoon, combine into a sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed.
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Add pasta and stir until combined.
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Enjoy!