Feta Pasta with Summer Corn and Tomatoes

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. 2Add grape tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper into a 9x13 baking tray. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. 3Place feta block in the center and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Increase oven to 450 F.
  5. 5Add the corn to the baking tray and toss evenly. Leave the feta block in the center.
  6. 6Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. 7Bring a pot of water and 1 tbsp salt to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. (Follow your package instructions)
  8. 8Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  9. 9Before draining, add the spinach and submerge into the water.
  10. 10Immediately drain both the spinach and pasta and set to the side.
  11. 11Using the back of a wooden spoon, carefully smash the tomatoes and feta and mix well.
  12. 12Add in the spinach and pasta, thinly sliced basil, and red pepper flakes.
  13. 13Add reserved pasta water to desired consistency and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz grape tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 8 oz feta cheese block
  • 2 freshly steamed corn kernels
  • 10 oz dry pasta
  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • thinly sliced basil
  • red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • lemon juice