Baked Feta Pasta

Introduction:

Baked feta pasta is a simple dish made by oven roasting a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes , chili flakes, dry basil leaves, dry oregano leaves, olive oil and salt to create a salty and cheese sauce and all  magic happens in the oven .

• Preparation Time: 10 minute
• Baking Time: 30-40minutes
• Cooking Time:10-15minutes

Ingredients :

• Pasta of your choice 300 grams
• Cherry tomatoes 250 grams
• Feta cheese 250 grams
• Chili flakes / crushed dry red chili peppers 2 teaspoon
• Dry basil leaves 1 teaspoon
• Dry oregano leaves 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil as needed
• Salt to taste

Instructions :

1. In a large baking dish add cherry tomatoes and arrange them on the side of the dish.
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3. Add salt to taste.
4. Next keep a chunk of feta cheese in the middle.
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6. Then add chili flakes, oregano leaves, basil leaves and olive oil.
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8. Bake in an oven at  350°F  for 40 minutes.
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10. In the meantime boil the water in large pan and cook pasta.
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12. Once the pasta is cooked strain the water.
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14. Add cold water to stop further cooking or put these boiled pasta in cold water and set aside.
15. Take out the baked cheese and tomatoes from oven.
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17. Mix it well.
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19. Finally add cooked pasta.
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21. Mix it well.
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23. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro.
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25. Serve hot and enjoy.
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