Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Greek-Italian · Main course · 45 min total
This viral TikTok pasta is incredibly simple yet bursting with flavor. Cherry tomatoes and feta cheese are baked together until jammy and creamy, then tossed with pasta for a quick, satisfying meal.
10
min prep
min prep
35
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
520
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) block feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cherry tomatoes and block of feta in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and black pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until tomatoes are soft and bursting, and feta is golden around the edges.
- While the feta bakes, cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Remove baking dish from oven. Stir the tomatoes and feta together with a wooden spoon, mashing the tomatoes and feta to create a creamy sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed for consistency.
- Stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or shrimp when tossing with pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water.
- Use a high-quality feta in brine for best melting and flavor.
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