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Baked Feta Pasta Bowl
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Baked Feta Pasta, With a Twist.

This pasta recipe recently went viral and for a very good reason. This recipe is so simple and fast, yet absolutely dekicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Wood spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Feta block
  • 16 oz Rigatoni pasta
  • 4 garlic gloves
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 400º
  • Cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Set ½ cup of pasta water aside.
  • Wash the tomatoes and mushrooms if using. Peel the garlic
  • Set the mushrooms on a paper towel and pat dry
  • Cut the mushrooms in into halves or smaller if you like. Mince the garlic
  • Put the feta block in the middle of the baking dish. Surround it with the grape tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic.
  • Add the EVOO all over the tomatoes and mushrooms. Add the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake for 30-35 min or until the feta starts to melt and the tomatoes start to burst
  • Take out of the oven and immediately add the cooked pasta to the baking dish. Mix all the ingredients together until everything is creamy and nicely covered with feta cheese. If the mixture seems a bit dry, add the ½ of pasta water and mix until
  • Enjoy.