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Jamie Oliver Roast Feta Pasta

Jamie Oliver Roast Feta Pasta

Jamie Oliver’s roast feta pasta is a baked pasta dish where feta cheese and tomatoes are roasted together, then mixed with cooked pasta to create a creamy, tangy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 200250g pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1 block feta cheese (200g)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Optional additions:

  • Chili flakes
  • Fresh basil
  • Spinach
  • Olives

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish

Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add garlic, drizzle olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Add the Feta

Place the block of feta in the center of the dish and drizzle a little olive oil on top.

Step 4: Roast

Bake for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes are soft and feta is slightly golden.

Step 5: Cook the Pasta

While the feta is roasting, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.

Step 6: Make the Sauce

Remove the baking dish and mash the feta and tomatoes together to form a creamy sauce.

Step 7: Combine

Add cooked pasta to the dish and mix well. Add a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Top with fresh basil or chili flakes and serve immediately.