10 Weeknight Pasta Recipes That Feel Like Date Night Dinners

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This viral favorite lives up to the hype with creamy feta and burst cherry tomatoes forming a luscious sauce. The oven does most of the work, making it ideal for a lazy-yet-lovely dinner. A final mix of garlic and fresh basil ties it all together.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 4 oz block feta cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
• Fresh basil, salt, and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place feta and tomatoes in a baking dish; drizzle with oil and season.
2. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tomatoes burst.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta and reserve ¼ cup water.
4. Stir garlic into hot dish, mix in cooked pasta, and add basil. Loosen with pasta water as needed.