Roasted Feta & Cherry Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- ½ -1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh black pepper
- Flaky sea salt
- ½ cup basil, chopped
- ¼ cup pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 16 oz pasta of choice
Preparation
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Get Prepped
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). -
Get to Roasting
In a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish, add the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, and olive oil. Toss to coat. Create space in the center and place the feta block in the middle. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, fresh black pepper, and a pinch or two of flaky sea salt. Roast for 30–40 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and the feta is tender. -
Cook the Pasta
While the tomatoes and feta roast, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain once cooked. -
Mix, Toss, & Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and use a large spoon to mix everything together until a creamy sauce forms. Stir in the basil and Pecorino Romano cheese. Toss with the cooked pasta and serve immediately, topping with additional Pecorino and basil if desired.


