Name: Barilla Baked Feta Rotini Pasta with Harissa and Za’atar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Rotini pasta; 2 pts grape tomatoes; 4 small shallots, peeled and sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Harissa blend; 1 tsp Za’atar blend; 2-3 thyme sprigs; 1 block feta cheese; 2 tbsp raw honey; 2-3 garlic cloves,minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Baked Feta Rotini Pasta with Harissa and Za’atar

50 minutes

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You can never have too much of the ever-popular TikTok baked pasta with feta recipe! Abishek Dekate from @abhishekdekate put a Middle Eastern spin on this fan favourite with Za’atar, Harissa and an infusion of sweet honey to delight your dinner guests. Pairs well with Ruffino Orvieto Classico Taste profile: Smooth, refreshing flavours and a fragrant finish, with hints of almond.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Rotini pasta

2 ptsgrape tomatoes

4small shallots, peeled and sliced

2 tbspolive oil

1 tspHarissa blend

1 tspZa’atar blend

2-3thyme sprigs

1 blockfeta cheese

2 tbspraw honey

2-3garlic cloves,minced

1/4 cupfresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cupparmesan cheese

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Step 2

In a large oven-proof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallots, minced garlic, and most of the olive oil. Season with harissa, za’atar, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Step 3

Place feta into the centre of the tomato mixture and drizzle top with remaining olive oil and raw honey. Scatter thyme sprigs over tomatoes. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook Barilla Rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

Step 5

In the baking dish with tomatoes and feta, add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and stir until completely combined. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan if desired, and serve.

Rotini

Rotini, (meaning "twists"), are two-inch lengths of thick, corkscrew-like pasta from Northern Italy. Its playful form adds visual intrigue to dishes, while its texture captures sauces and dressings with ease, making it a versatile option for salads, casseroles, and pasta bakes.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

7 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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