Mediterranean Spinach and Artichoke Baked Feta Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 block feta cheese
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 10 ounces pasta
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large oven-safe dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
3. 03
   Surround the feta with halved cherry tomatoes and drizzle everything with olive oil.
4. 04
   Add minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes and feta.
5. 05
   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft.
6. 06
   While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
7. 07
   Remove the dish from the oven, add the baby spinach and artichoke hearts, and stir everything together until the spinach wilts and the feta coats the tomatoes.
8. 08
   Add the cooked pasta to the dish, gently tossing it with the feta mixture. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
9. 09
   Finish with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped basil. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
10. 10
    Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.