Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounce feta cheese block
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound penne pasta (or other pasta of your choice)
  • Fresh chopped basil leaves (optional garnish)
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9x13-inch oven safe dish. Arrange cherry tomatoes around the cheese.
  • Drizzle the olive oil all over the tomatoes and feta cheese, tossing the tomatoes a little bit in the oil. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using) salt and pepper on top of the feta.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta to al dente per the package directions in well salted water. (Reserve a cup of pasta water near the end of the cooking time in case you want to thin your sauce a bit later)
  • Mash the feta and tomatoes well with the back of a fork or a spoon. Toss with the cooked pasta until well coated. Garnish with fresh Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.