Baked Feta Pasta Sundried Onions (Print Version)

Creamy feta pasta elevated with caramelised onions and sun-dried tomatoes for a delicious, easy Mediterranean dinner.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried short pasta such as fusilli, penne, or rigatoni

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz block feta cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus additional for garnish

→ Pantry

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large ovenproof baking dish. Season generously with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Toss thoroughly to coat.
03 - Place the feta cheese block in the center of the baking dish amidst the tomato mixture. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the cheese and season lightly with black pepper.
04 - Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens with golden edges.
05 - While the dish bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until deeply caramelised and golden brown. Set aside.
06 - Simultaneously, boil pasta in well-salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain thoroughly.
07 - Remove baking dish from oven. Stir in caramelised onions and chopped basil, breaking the feta apart and blending ingredients to create a creamy sauce.
08 - Add drained pasta to the baking dish and toss gently to coat evenly. Splash in reserved pasta water incrementally for optimal sauce consistency.
09 - Plate immediately. Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Deeply caramelised onions and sun-dried tomatoes add rich flavor
  • Quick and easy vegetarian dinner
02 -
  • Contains milk (feta) and wheat (pasta)
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and double-check ingredients
03 -
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust your sauce texture
  • Try whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary needs

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