Harissa Baked Feta Pasta: A North African Twist on a Viral Classic
A sophisticated blend of spicy North African harissa and creamy baked feta, tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes and al dente pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean/North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz block of Feta cheese
- 3 tbsp Harissa paste
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Rigatoni or Penne pasta
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Place feta in center of dish, surround with tomatoes.
- Top feta with harissa and drizzle oil over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Boil pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup of water.
- Mash feta and tomatoes into a sauce, stir in pasta and basil.