Home›Recipes›Pasta, Rice & Noodles›Feta Pasta - Baked← Back to recipesPasta, Rice & NoodlesFeta Pasta - BakedYield4 servingsPrep10 minTotalabout 45 min Scale ingredients½×1×2×3×MeasurementsBothUSMetric Open Cook ModePrint recipeAdd to meal or plan Print options Include recipe image Include notes Include times and yield Compact layout Include crossed-out ingredientsOpen print previewCancel IngredientsAdd all to shopping listClear checks1 shallot, quarteredAdd to shopping list3 garlic cloves, smashedAdd to shopping list2 pt (about 1.2 kg) cherry or grape tomatoesAdd to shopping list1/2 cup (120 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, dividedAdd to shopping listKosher salt, to tasteAdd to shopping listPinch of crushed red pepper flakesAdd to shopping list1 x 8 oz (227 g) block fetaAdd to shopping list3 sprigs fresh thymeAdd to shopping list12 oz (340 g) short tubular pastaAdd to shopping listZest of 1 lemon, optionalAdd to shopping listFresh basil leaves, for servingAdd to shopping listInstructionsArrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F (205°C).In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine the shallot, garlic, tomatoes, and all but 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss.Place the feta in the center. Drizzle with the reserved 1 tbsp oil and scatter the thyme over the tomatoes.Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden.Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 mL) pasta water, then drain.Remove the thyme stems. Add the pasta, reserved pasta water, and optional lemon zest to the baked sauce and stir until combined. Top with basil.Keep cookingRelated recipesMore in Pasta, Rice & Noodles → Main DishesEasy Chicken Parmesan4 servings Main DishesCilantro-Lime Chicken4 servings55 min Main DishesCreamy Tuscan Chicken4 servings45 min Main DishesSkillet Lemon-Herb Chicken and Potatoes
