Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounce feta cheese block
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh chopped basil leaves
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish
  • Add ¼ cup olive oil, garlic Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over tomatoes and toss to coat well. (add red pepper flakes now if desired)
  • Place the feta block in middle of the tomatoes, pushing the tomatoes to the sides.
  • Drizzle the remaining olive oil over feta cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta per the package directions.
  • After feta and tomatoes have cooked, remove from dish from oven.
  • Using a fork, mash the feta and tomatoes to create the creamy sauce.
  • Then, add the pasta back into to the cheese mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and/ or parmesan cheese if desired.