Baked Feta Pasta Caramelised Onions (Print View)

Creamy feta mingles with caramelised onions and sun-dried tomatoes for effortless Mediterranean flavor.

# Components:

→ 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 fresh basil, chopped

→ Pantry

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large ovenproof baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss to mix evenly.
03 - Position the feta block in the center of the dish among vegetables. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the cheese and season lightly with black pepper.
04 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta is soft and lightly golden at the edges.
05 - While baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until deeply caramelised and golden brown. Set aside.
06 - While onions caramelise, cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
07 - After baking, remove the dish from the oven. Add caramelised onions and chopped basil. Stir thoroughly, breaking up the feta to create a creamy sauce.
08 - Add cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as desired.
09 - Serve immediately with extra basil and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Deep, layered flavor from caramelised onions and sun-dried tomatoes
  • Simple and convenient for busy weeknights
02 -
  • Contains milk (feta cheese) and wheat (pasta). Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Double-check sun-dried tomatoes for potential cross-contamination with gluten.
03 -
  • Caramelise the onions slowly to unlock their sweetness—don't rush this step.
  • Reserve pasta water to help create a silky sauce if the mixture seems too thick.

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