Creamy Lemon Herb Baked Feta Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz feta cheese(paid link)
• 2 pinch cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• 4 clove garlic(paid link)
• ¼ cup olive oil(paid link)
• 1 lemon zest(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 12 oz pasta(paid link)
• ½ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta.

2. 2

   Add the garlic cloves and drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes. Zest one lemon directly into the dish. Season with black pepper.

3. 3

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and golden.

   30 min

4. 4

   While the feta is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

5. 5

   Once the feta mixture is done, mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork. Stir in the heavy cream, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency. Season with salt.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

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