Orecchiette Pasta With Broiled Feta Cheese Recipe

Name: Orecchiette Pasta With Broiled Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more; extra virgin olive oil, to brush on feta; ⅓ cup of fresh mint, chopped in a chiffonade; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; salt and pepper; 2 (16 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 34 lb feta; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, grilled or broiled; 1 lb hot Italian sausage, grilled or broiled; 2 lbs orecchiette, cooked al dente, reserve; 1 cup pasta cooking water, if needed to toss with pasta

Servings: persons

3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more
extra virgin olive oil, to brush on feta
⅓ cup of fresh mint, chopped in a chiffonade
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 (16 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
34 lb feta
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, grilled or broiled
1 lb hot Italian sausage, grilled or broiled
2 lbs orecchiette, cooked al dente, reserve
1 cup pasta cooking water, if needed to toss with pasta

1
Toss tomatoes, mint, and oil together.
2
Preheat broiler.
3
Brush feta with oil and sprinkle with oregano.
4
Broil feta, til browned.
5
Toss together tomato mixture, cooked pasta, roasted peppers, sausages and pasta.
6
Add pasta water til perfect sauciness is achieved.
7
Crack pepper and season with salt.
8
Crumble broiled feta cheese over top.
9
Crack more pepper on top.
10
yummy.

12578

kcal

Calories

1053

Fat

207

Carbs

549

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more, extra virgin olive oil, to brush on feta, ⅓ cup of fresh mint, chopped in a chiffonade, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette Pasta With Broiled Feta Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orecchiette Pasta With Broiled Feta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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