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00:00Baked Feta Pasta
00:01This viral recipe earned its fame.
00:04Creamy feta melts in golden olive oil
00:07as cherry tomatoes burst into a rich, effortless sauce.
00:11For the baked feta and tomatoes,
00:12use two pints of cherry tomatoes,
00:14one eight-ounce block of feta cheese,
00:16one-half cup of extra virgin olive oil,
00:19two minced garlic cloves,
00:20one-fourth teaspoon each of sea salt and black pepper,
00:24and one teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
00:26For the pasta, use eight ounces of tortellini
00:29or any dried pasta of your choice,
00:31along with some reserved pasta water.
00:34For serving, use fresh or dried basil
00:36and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
00:38Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
00:40and place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.
00:43Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper,
00:46and Italian seasoning.
00:48Nestle the feta block in the center
00:49and bake for 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst
00:52and the feta turns golden.
00:54Meanwhile, cook tortellini in salted boiling water
00:57until al dente, reserving some starchy pasta water.
01:01Mash the baked feta and tomatoes into a creamy sauce,
01:04then toss in the cooked pasta.
01:06Add reserved pasta water if needed,
01:08garnish with basil and Parmesan,
01:10and serve hot for the best flavor.
01:12For gluten-free adaptation,
01:14use chickpea, rice, or corn pasta.
01:17Cook slightly less,
01:18and reserve extra water for sauce consistency.
01:21For dairy-free modifications,
01:23use dairy-free feta or cashew cream cheese,
01:26replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast,
01:29and rely on olive oil's natural richness.
01:31For vegan version,
01:32use tofu or cashew feta,
01:34add tahini for creaminess,
01:36and lemon juice for tangy depth.
01:38For lower-carb adaptations,
01:40use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash,
01:43bake 25 minutes,
01:44and add noodles in the last few minutes.
01:46For flavor variations,
01:48try Mediterranean with olives,
01:50spicy with jalapenos,
01:52herb forward with thyme,
01:53or add chicken or beans for protein.
01:55Store leftovers in an airtight container for four days.
01:59Reheat with water or broth.
02:01Flavors deepen overnight.
02:02Freeze up to three months.
02:03Texture changes slightly.
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