Baked Feta Pasta

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a 13x9-inch baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, and sea salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Create a space in the center of the pan and nestle the block of feta cheese. Drizzle generously with olive oil, ensuring the cheese is well coated to achieve a golden crust. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes are delightfully blistered and have started to burst, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins While the feta is baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 11 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the baking dish from the oven. With a heavy spoon, gently mash the garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, melding them into a luscious sauce with the creamy baked feta. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Stir in the fresh spinach and cooked pasta, allowing the residual heat to wilt the spinach gently. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the reserved pasta water gradually, adjusting the consistency to your preference until you achieve a rich, emulsified sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Mix everything together thoroughly and serve immediately, savoring the symphony of flavors in every bite. (2 minutes)