Baked Feta and Tomatoes Pasta (Tik Tok Pasta)
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PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 3
Ingredients
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Pasta, dry
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Feta Cheese, (one block)
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Tomato, Cherry
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Olive Oil, (extra virgin)
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Black Pepper, (or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Salt, (or to taste)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Oregano, Dried
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Thyme, (dried)
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Basil, Fresh
- 1-2 cloves1-2 cloves1-2 cloves Garlic
- 2 oz2 oz2 oz Smoked Salmon
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Oil baking casserole dish with 2 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Add cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese.
- Add salt and pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta.
- Bake uncovered at 400 F (200 C) until the feta cheese is soft and golden brown and the tomatoes are blistered (approximately 25 minutes, but it will depend on your oven).
- While the feta is baking, cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining (one cup of pasta water should be enough).
- Prepare the fresh basil and garlic, and cut the smoked salmon into small pieces.
- Once the feta is done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the softened feta and mix it with the roasted tomatoes until you get a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked al dente pasta to the baking dish with the feta-tomato mixture. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Add smoked salmon and fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Notes
Pasta: penne, fusilli, or any other kind of pasta works well (any short pasta shapes are best). Greek feta cheese: I made mine with sheep's milk feta. You might try using vegan feta, but I always made it with dairy feta, so I don't know what the results might be. Cherry tomatoes : you can also use grape tomatoes, but you should cut them in half. Smoked salmon: You can make it without salmon; it will still taste great. Another great option is to add red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference).
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Coconut Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 690 |
| Fat: | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 25 g |
| Protein: | 65 g |
| Cholesterol: | 50 g |
| Sodium: | 1910 mg |
| Fiber: | 6 g |
| Sugars: | 5 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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