Baked feta pasta

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2. 2

   Place the block of feta in the centre of a large baking dish and surround with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle over the garlic and dried mixed herbs, then drizzle over the oil and white wine, if using. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

3. 3

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are blistered and starting to caramelise.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 100ml/3½fl oz of the pasta water. Set aside.

5. 5

   Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to squash the tomatoes, then stir through the baked feta. Add the reserved pasta water and stir through the tomatoes and feta to make a thick, creamy sauce.

6. 6

   Add the pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle in half the basil then stir all the ingredients together.

7. 7

   Finish the dish with a crack of black pepper and the remaining basil. Serve straight to the table and enjoy.

1 serving ≈ 338 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.