This TikTok recipe is an easy to make but delicious dinner idea.The pasta sauce can be seasoned with any herbs and spices you desire.Try the stovetop method to cook your dish in about 15 minutes, or the baked version to get a richer and more intense flavor.
Step 1: You can add cherry tomatoes to your pan.
Turn your stovetop to medium heat by selecting a large pan or skillet.If you put in cherry tomatoes, they will get warm and squishy.Don't forget to rinse and dry your tomatoes.
Step 2: Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add 3 cloves of crushed garlic, a pinch of salt, and a small amount of pepper.You can always add more if you want, and you can also add lemon or oregano as well.You can add any extra spices or flavorings that you want.It will taste great no matter what you add.
Step 3: It's best to sprinkle in 4 c (59 mL) of olive oil.
It will help your cherry tomatoes get the deep, rich flavor they need.If you want your ingredients to stick to the bottom of the pan, start pushing them with a wooden spoon.
Step 4: There is a block of cheese in the pan.
Feta cheese is the star of the show.If you want to break the block apart, put the entire block in the center.The cheese will start to liquify as it gets warmer.You can use a vegan substitute if you don't eat cheese.
Step 5: Fresh basil or herbs can be added.
If you want to give your pasta a bit of a kick of flavor, give it fresh basil leaves or some herbs.If you don't like herbaceous flavors, leave them out.
Step 6: Put the mixture in a pot and cook for 10 minutes.
Push the ingredients around with your spoon to combine them all.The cheese will coat the cherry tomatoes in a rich sauce.The cherry tomatoes might burst in the pan, which is fine.They will add flavor.
Step 7: 10 US ounces of pasta should be cooked in boiling water.
When your pasta is ready, cook it in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes.When your sauce is ready to go, set the pasta aside.If you want to thin your sauce out a little bit, save 1 c of pasta water and pour it in with the sauce before you eat.A delicious dish is rigatoni or penne pasta.
Step 8: The pasta and sauce should be eaten together.
Put your noodles in the pan and use a wooden spoon to stir them up.While it is hot, serve your dish with a bit of lemon zest.Before digging in, sprinkle a few basil leaves on top.
Step 9: The oven needs to be set to 400 F.
For this recipe, you want your pasta to cook quickly.If you want your oven to be ready when you need it, turn it on before you start mixing.
Step 10: Tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil are combined in the skillet.
2 cups of cherry tomatoes, 1 chopped shallot, 3 cloves of smashed garlic, and 2 c (120 mL) of olive oil can be added to a large skillet that is oven-safe or a shallow baking pan.To coat the tomatoes, stir it all up with a wooden spoon.If you don't have them on hand, you can skip them.
Step 11: Salt and red pepper are used in the recipe.
To give your sauce a bit of flavor, add a pinch of salt and a dash of red pepper.One more time, use a wooden spoon to stir your ingredients together.
Step 12: The skillet should be placed in the middle of the block of feta.
The center of your pan is where the creamy goodness of Feta cheese goes.Feta can be placed on the bottom of the dish.You can use vegan cheese if Feta isn't your thing.
Step 13: The cheese should be spread over the dish with olive oil.
The block of cheese should be covered with oil.To give the dish a kick of herby flavor, sprinkle 3 sprigs of thyme over it.Fresh basil leaves can be added.
Step 14: The dish needs to be baked in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
For at least 40 minutes, let your ingredients combine and cook in the oven.When the tomatoes are starting to burst, your dish is done.
Step 15: In boiling water, cook 10 US ounces of pasta.
When your pasta is ready, boil a pot of water and cook it for 13 minutes.Set the pasta aside for later.If you want to thin out your sauce, save 1 c of pasta water.
Step 16: You can mix the pasta with your food.
Put the noodles in the skillet and stir them around.Before serving up your dish, make sure to coat all your pasta with the delicious sauce.Extra presentation points can be obtained by adding a few herbs to each bowl.