Baked Feta Pasta

Originally called UuniFetaPasta, this simple yet deliciously indulgent dish caused a feta shortage in Finland due to its immense popularity.

INGREDIENTS

• 300 grams baby tomatoes 
• ⅓ cup olive oil 
• 1 garlic clove, grated 
• ½ tsp. dried origanum 
• 2 wheels feta 
• 500 grams penne pasta 
• ½ cup basil 

METHOD

PREHEAT oven to 200℃.

TOSS tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, garlic and origanum in an oven-proof dish and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the wheels of feta in the middle of the tomatoes and drizzle over the remaining olive oil. 

BAKE for 30-40 minutes or until tomatoes have burst and feta has melted. 

COOK pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water. Mix the pasta and pasta water into the tomatoes. Top with basil and enjoy. 

 TIP: Tomatoes can often produce an acidic flavour while cooking. To offset this, add 1 – 2 tsp. of brown sugar to the sauce.

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