Macaroni Pasta with Roasted Feta and Vegetables

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Prepare Vegetables and Feta:

1. Place halved tomatoes, quartered onions, sliced red bell pepper, and whole garlic cloves on a baking tray.
2. Add the block of feta cheese to the center of the tray.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.

Roast:

1. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and slightly charred, and the feta is golden.

Cook Pasta:

1. While roasting, cook the macaroni pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Blend Sauce:

1. Once roasted, let the vegetables and feta cool slightly.
2. Transfer them to a blender or food processor.
3. Add some reserved pasta water to help blend the mixture into a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

1. Pour the blended sauce over the drained macaroni pasta.
2. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Garnish and Serve:

1. Garnish with oregano and chili flakes.
2. Serve warm and enjoy!