FETA PASTA

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or ziti). Sub for brown rice if gluten free

• 2 cups marinara sauce or meat sauce

• 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional: fresh basil or parsley for topping

Directions

1. Cook the Pasta

   1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   2. Cook pasta until just al dente.

   3. Drain and toss lightly with olive oil.

2. Assemble

   1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

   2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with marinara or meat sauce.

   3. Gently fold in half of the crumbled feta.

3. Bake

   1. Transfer pasta to a baking dish.

   2. Sprinkle remaining feta evenly over the top.

   3. Finish with oregano and black pepper.

4. Oven Finish

   1. Bake uncovered for 20-25 min, until bubbling and lightly golden on top.

   2. Optional: broil for 2-3 min for extra browning.

5. Serve

   1. Rest 5 min before serving.

   2. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.