That-Viral-Feta-Pasta

That’s right – we jumped on the bandwagon! This pasta went viral online for its simplicity, yet rich flavor profile. We adapted it so you can easily make it in your air fryer for a perfect mid-week dinner treat!

Cuisine

American

Diet

Vegetarian

Cooking Technique

Air Fryer

Keywords

4 servings, air fryer, american, cherry tomatoes, cook 25 min, feta, garlic cloves, ground black pepper, Instant Pot Culinary Team, olive oil, pasta, prep 8 min, quick and easy, rigatoni, salt as, shallot, sprigs thyme, vegetarian

Prep Time

8 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

8 oz feta
2 pints cherry tomatoes
6 sprigs thyme
4 garlic cloves
1 shallot
¼ cup olive oil
1 lb rigatoni
Salt as
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove the inner tray from the air fryer basket. Place the block of feta in the middle of the basket, and sprinkle the cherry tomatoes, thyme leaves, minced garlic, and minced shallot around the feta. Drizzle everything with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Air Fry at 400°F / 205°C for 20-25 Minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst, the shallot and garlic are translucent, and the feta is golden brown. Pour contents into a mixing bowl and mash everything into a thick sauce with a wooden spoon.
While the feta is cooking, cook the rigatoni in a pot of salted boiling water. Strain the pasta once al dente and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add the cooked pasta and the pasta water to the mixing bowl with the sauce. Toss to combine. Serve with more freshly ground black pepper sprinkled on top.

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