Baked Feta Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta is a simple, creamy pasta dish that became a viral sensation on social media, particularly TikTok, around 2021. The core recipe involves baking a block of feta cheese and cherry tomatoes together in olive oil until soft and juicy, then mixing the melted cheese and tomatoes with cooked pasta to create a rich, tangy sauce. While it has roots in Greek ingredients, the specific one-pan baked method is a modern, internet-fueled creation.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the feta cheese and pasta. It provides calcium and lycopene (from the tomatoes), and a standard serving generally falls in the 600-800 calorie range, depending on portion size and added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	30 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its unique cultural impact lies in being a prime example of a 'viral food trend,' where a simple, visually appealing recipe spread globally through social media, revitalizing interest in home cooking. Nutritionally, the baking process helps concentrate the tomatoes' lycopene, an antioxidant, making it slightly more bioavailable.