I just had to post the viral TikTok recipe that is going around.
Serves 4
1 lb / 500g italian durum wheat pasta
1 block (7 oz / 200 g) Greek feta cheese
1/2 cup good quality olive oil
1/2 red chili pepper or some fried red chili flakes
1lb /500g cherry tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves, crushed
black pepper
salt
dried oregano
Grated lemon zest
large bunch of fresh basil leaves
Set the oven to 400F
Pour some olive oil on the bottom of the baking dish.
Add the tomatoes and crushed garlic, drizzle them with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss until they’re evenly coated.
Place the whole feta block on top and snuggle it in. Pour more olive oil on top of the feta then add the chopped chili or chili flakes, some dried oregano and grated lemon zest.
Bake for 20 – 30 minutes until the tomatoes are roasted and the feta is soft and melty.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente according to cooking instructions.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and add chopped basil to the top. Use a spoon to break up the cheese and stir everything together to create a sauce.
Add the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.