Creamy feta pasta with sweet caramelised onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and Mediterranean touches. Comfort food made easy.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz dried short pasta, such as fusilli, penne, or rigatoni
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz block feta cheese
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for serving
→ Pantry
08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large ovenproof baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes; toss to coat evenly.
03 - Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the tomato mixture. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with black pepper.
04 - Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and feta is softened with golden edges.
05 - Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced onions; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 15–20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden. Set aside.
06 - Simultaneously, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
07 - Remove baking dish from oven. Add caramelized onions and chopped basil to the dish; stir thoroughly, breaking up the feta to create a creamy sauce.
08 - Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Incorporate reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired sauce consistency is reached.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil if preferred.
