Feta Baked Pasta

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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
  • 16 oz. Cherry tomatoes (or canned diced tomatoes)
  • 4-5 Cloves Fresh chopped garlic
  • 4-5 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Dried Italian seasoning (Can substitute basil, oregano, thyme, parsley )
  • To taste Red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt and pepper (To taste)
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato sauce (Marinara is better)
  • 2 Tbsp. Grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, optional
  • 8 oz. dry pasta, Recommend curly pasta: rotini, radiatori
  • 9 oz. Feta Block

Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 
  2. In a 9" x 9" baking pan, add your feta block (drained) in the center. Add the tomatoes around it. Sprinkle your chopped garlic over feta and tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil all over the cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle seasoning on top.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese feels soft.
  5. While baking, boil water and cook your pasta then drain.
  6. Take out your feta tomato dish lightly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add your drained pasta.
  7. Optional: add your favorite tomato sauce, drizzle with more olive oil, add fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

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