There’s a current internet following for this super easy pasta dish because it comes together with minimal effort but all the flavors! Most videos have shown how you can roast the tomatoes and feta with lots of olive oil, at 400 for about 40 minutes or until the tomatoes burst and the feta browns. The pasta is cooked according to package directions and everything gets mixed together.
This is the instant pot version!
You can change out the herbs and seasonings, according to your liking. This pasta would be delicious with grilled chicken or even a nice piece of fish.
Enjoy!
Prep Time5 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time10 mins
INGREDIENTS
8 oz Pasta, like penne, fusilli, rigatoni, ziti or even lasagna noodles broken in pieces
2 cups Water
1 pt Cherry tomatoes
8 oz Feta cheese
¼ cup Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, mincedMore or less cloves can be added to your liking
1 tsp Of each; onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsleyOptional substitutes; for any or all: Italian seasoning, dried basil, etc
1 cup Fresh basil, torn into pieces
Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1In instant pot layer ingredients; pasta and water first.
Next add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Place feta in center and drizzle olive oil all over top. Sprinkle dried seasonings over the feta.
2Place lid on IP and seal.
Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Release.
Stir everything together. The feta will melt into sauce and coat the pasta as you mix it together.
Add fresh basil, stir together, add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Ingredients
8 oz Pasta, like penne, fusilli, rigatoni, ziti or even lasagna noodles broken in pieces
2 cups Water
1 pt Cherry tomatoes
8 oz Feta cheese
¼ cup Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, mincedMore or less cloves can be added to your liking
1 tsp Of each; onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsleyOptional substitutes; for any or all: Italian seasoning, dried basil, etc
1 cup Fresh basil, torn into pieces
Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1In instant pot layer ingredients; pasta and water first.
Next add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Place feta in center and drizzle olive oil all over top. Sprinkle dried seasonings over the feta.
2Place lid on IP and seal.
Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Release.
Stir everything together. The feta will melt into sauce and coat the pasta as you mix it together.
Add fresh basil, stir together, add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Cherry Tomatoes + Feta Pasta-Craze, IP Style
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