Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta Cups
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried short pasta (such as rotini, penne, or cavatappi)
- 1 block (7 oz) Greek feta cheese, cut into 4 equal portions
- 1.5 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
- Take four air fryer-safe ramekins or small oven-proof bowls. Place one piece of feta cheese in the center of each cup. Divide the cherry tomatoes equally among the cups, placing them around the cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes in each cup. Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper evenly across the four portions. Toss the tomatoes slightly to ensure they are coated in oil.
- Place the ramekins into the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta cheese looks soft and slightly golden on the edges.
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the air fryer using oven mitts. Use a fork to mash the feta and burst tomatoes, stirring them together to create a creamy sauce. Add a spoonful of cooked pasta to each cup and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of the reserved pasta water to each cup and stir again.
- Top each cup with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and melty.