Viral Feta & Tomato Pasta with Matt Hussey | Blackstone Griddles

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and has a similar creamy texture.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are a budget-friendly option with a long shelf life.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Pre-warm the Blackstone griddle on low heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the griddle.

Place the block of feta cheese and the whole package of cherry tomatoes on the griddle.

Season the cherry tomatoes with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasonings.

Cover with a large dome and let steam for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, check the tomatoes; they should be blistered and releasing juice.

Use spatulas to mash the feta cheese into the tomatoes until it resembles cream cheese.

Add 16 oz of pre-cooked pan noodles to the mixture and mix well.

Add garlic to the mixture, being careful not to burn it.

Incorporate tomato bouillon powder and a little bit of Parmesan cheese for flavor.

If the mixture seems dry, add a little bit of water or chicken stock for moisture.

Add fresh parsley and fresh basil to the dish for added freshness.

Plate the pasta and garnish with more parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese.

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