Mediterranean Feta Roasted Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta, your choice of shape
• 1 block feta cheese, 8 oz
• 3 cups bell peppers, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt, to taste
• 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large baking dish, add sliced bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic.
3. 03
   Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish, surrounded by the vegetables.
4. 04
   Drizzle olive oil over the feta and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
5. 05
   Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the entire dish.
6. 06
   Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the feta is golden and bubbly.
7. 07
   While the vegetables and feta are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
8. 08
   Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta and vegetables together, creating a creamy sauce.
9. 09
   Add the cooked pasta to the dish, tossing everything to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
10. 10
    Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves before serving.