Jamie Oliver’s Feta & Tomato Pasta is a delightful and straightforward dish that brings together the creamy tang of feta cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a quick yet satisfying meal, combining fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs to create a flavorful sauce that complements your choice of pasta. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this dish offers a taste of Mediterranean cuisine that’s both easy to prepare and delicious.
Feta & Tomato Pasta Recipe by Jamie Oliver
Ingredients
- 400g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 6 black olives, stone in
- ½ a bunch of basil (15g)
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- 125g feta cheese
- 300g dried orecchiette or your favourite dried pasta
- optional: extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half, peel and finely slice the garlic, then halve and slice the chili (deseed it if you prefer). Crush, pit, and tear the olives into pieces, and place everything into the air fryer basket. Finely chop the basil stalks, saving the leaves for later, and sprinkle them into the basket as well.
- Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Break the feta into three chunks and place them on top of the other ingredients in the basket. Air fry for 15 minutes at 200°C, or until the tomatoes are soft and jammy and the feta turns golden and creamy.
Additional Step-by-Step Instructions
While the vegetables and feta are cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pasta directly into the air fryer basket with the tomatoes and feta. Tear most of the basil leaves into the basket and toss everything together. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding a splash of pasta cooking water if needed to loosen the mixture.
Divide the pasta among bowls, top with the remaining basil leaves, and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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