Noodle Feta And Muenster Cheese Bake Food

EASY PASTA WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Place the block of feta in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish, then pour the dry pasta around the feta.
• Pour the broth over the uncooked pasta, then carefully stir the pasta with the broth (making sure not to stir the feta in with it), to make sure that the pasta is fully submerged in liquid.
• Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes over top of the noodles, then drizzle over the olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Cover the baking dish with foil as tight as possible, and bake at 400 F for 40 minutes.
• Once finished baking, remove the foil, add the minced garlic and fresh basil, and stir everything together until fully combined. Serve and enjoy!

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil. Place the block of feta in the center, moving tomatoes so cheese is sitting on the pan bottom. Drizzle feta with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes skins start to split and the garlic has softened, 30-40 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. , Stir feta mixture, lightly pressing tomatoes, until combined. Add pasta and toss to combine. Stir in enough reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle with basil.

NOODLE, FETA AND MUENSTER CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F; cook noodles according to package directions; drain well. Return to the (still hot) pot in which they were cooked, and toss gently but thoroughly with 2T butter.
• Place eggs in medium bowl, beat slightly. Add cheeses and salt (if desired) and blend well. Divide in two equal parts; mix parsley into one half.
• Place 1/2 the noodles in a buttered 9x9x2" baking pan. Spread evenly with 1/2 the cheese& parsley mixture; cover with remaining noodles, sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture (without parsley) over the top. Dot with remaining 2T butter.
• Bake 45 minutes or until browned; may be served hot or cold.

BAKED FETA ZOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
• In a 13x9-inch baking dish, stir together the cherry tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, oregano, sea salt, and pepper.
• Make some space in the center and add in your feta cheese. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil on top of the feta.
• Bake, until the cheese is soft and golden on top and tomatoes are roasted and bursting, about 30 minutes.
• While the feta is baking, thoroughly wash your zucchini squash and trim off the ends.
• Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles; aka zoodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can simply run a vegetable peeler down the length of the zucchini to create thin ribbons.
• Remove the baking dish from the oven and add in your chopped fresh basil.
• Using a fork, mash the feta and stir it together with the tomatoes to form a sauce as shown in the video.
• Add your zoodles immediately to the still very hot baking dish, and toss well to combine with the sauce. Your hot tomato/feta sauce should warm your zucchini noodles nicely.
• Garnish the pasta with extra fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

ONE-PAN FETA PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow 2-quart casserole or gratin dish, or an 11-by-7-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with 1/4 cup of the olive oil to coat. Place the feta in the middle of the dish, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the black pepper and red-pepper flakes over everything. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins.
• Add the pasta to the pan in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the boiling water on top. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, carefully submerge pasta. Cover tightly with foil and bake until pasta is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Remove from oven and let the pasta stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the excess liquid.
• Stir in basil until everything is well incorporated, and the tomatoes and cheese create a creamy sauce. When serving, top with more black pepper, oil and flaky sea salt.

PASTA AND FETA CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water.
• Rinse and drain well.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
• Add the onion, garlic and green pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add the milk, tomato paste, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Combine the pasta with the sauce.
• Add the feta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, olives, pimiento, dill and oregano.
• Transfer the mixture to a greased 9" x 13" baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, and sea salt in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Make room in the middle of the pan and add block of feta cheese. Flip in oil, making sure cheese remains intact and becomes well coated.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry tomatoes begin to blister and split, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Remove feta-tomato mixture from the oven. Mash garlic, tomatoes, onions, and peppers with a heavy spoon and mix with the feta cheese, creating a sauce. Stir in spinach and cooked pasta. The spinach will get cooked from the heat of the pasta sauce and pasta. Add pasta water, a little at a time if needed, to reach desired consistency. Mix well and serve.