Easy • Pasta
Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta
A viral sensation for a reason: tender pasta tossed with roasted feta, burst cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Easy
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If you haven't tried the TikTok-famous Baked Feta Pasta, now is your chance! This recipe is incredibly simple, requires minimal cleanup, and delivers an explosion of fresh, savory flavors. Roasting the feta and cherry tomatoes together creates an irresistibly creamy sauce that coats every strand of pasta beautifully.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 (8 oz) block feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli, orecchiette)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
In a large oven-safe dish or baking pan (such as a 9x13 inch casserole dish), place the block of feta cheese in the center. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta.
Step 3
Drizzle everything generously with ¼ cup of olive oil. Scatter the thinly sliced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the tomatoes and feta. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes have burst and softened, and the feta is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 5
While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
Step 6
Once the feta and tomatoes are done, remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the roasted feta and burst tomatoes to create a creamy sauce right in the pan. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 7
Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Step 8
Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use good quality block feta, not pre-crumbled, for the best creamy texture.
- Don't skip the fresh basil; it adds a wonderful fresh brightness to the dish.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
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