Baked Feta Pasta Remix

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)

• 1 block (7 oz) feta cheese

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

• Optional add-ins: olives, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or cooked chicken

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Place the block of feta in the center.

3. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and creamy.

4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

5. Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together to form a creamy sauce.

6. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.

7. Stir in fresh basil and any optional add-ins. Serve warm.