TikTok Feta Pasta Recipe

• 2 pt. cherry tomatoes
• 1 shallot, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed or whole
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (8-oz.) block feta or crumbles
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 10 oz. pasta
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and most of the olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and toss to combine. 

Step 2: Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle top with remaining olive oil. Scatter thyme over tomatoes, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top/melting. 

Step 3: Next, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

Step 4: To skillet with tomatoes and feta, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest (if using) to skillet and stir until completely combined. Garnish with basil before serving. Enjoy.