That Viral Baked Feta Pasta Thing (Is Really Good, Actually) | Kenji's Cooking Show

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta offers a similar texture and taste at a lower cost.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and have a long shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from alternative grains

Alternative grains can be less expensive and offer different flavors.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place cherry tomatoes and a block of Greek sheep's milk feta cheese in an oven-safe dish.

Add 4 cloves of garlic (split in half), 1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive oil, flat iron pepper company chili flakes, and black pepper to the dish.

Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through if desired.

While the tomatoes and feta are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

Add 8 ounces of pasta to the boiling water, stirring gently to prevent sticking.

Cook the pasta until al dente, which should be around the same time the tomatoes are done baking.

Once the tomatoes and feta are done, remove them from the oven and stir everything together to create a sauce.

Chop a handful of basil roughly and add it to the pasta and sauce mixture, mixing well before serving.

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