Mediterranean Aromatic Baked Feta Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 block feta cheese, about 7 ounces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large ovenproof dish, place the cherry tomatoes and the block of feta in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
3. 03
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is golden and soft.
4. 04
   While the tomatoes and feta are baking, cook the whole-wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. 05
   Remove the oven dish from the oven and add the minced garlic. Stir the feta and tomatoes together until creamy.
6. 06
   Add the cooked pasta and chopped spinach to the dish, tossing everything together until the spinach is wilted and well combined.
7. 07
   Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.