TikTok Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
This TikTok Baked Feta Pasta is a trendy, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy baked feta cheese, and fresh basil tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It combines simple ingredients into a flavorful, comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
- Author: Zane
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Roasted Tomato and Feta Mixture
- 2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (block or crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced or whole)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Pasta
- 4 ounces Pasta (any variety, such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil, chopped
- Prepare Baking Dish: In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add whole garlic cloves if you want to roast the garlic; otherwise, you will add minced garlic later.
- Add Feta Cheese: Place the 8-ounce block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the feta.
- Bake: Bake the tomatoes and feta at 400°F (200°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. The feta should soften and the tomatoes will burst, releasing their juices.
- Cook Pasta: While the feta and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Immediately add the chopped fresh basil and minced garlic if you did not roast whole cloves. Stir well to combine the roasted tomatoes, soft feta, basil, and garlic into a creamy sauce.
- Mix Pasta and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape or roma tomatoes if preferred.
- Using whole garlic cloves will give a mild roasted garlic flavor; minced garlic added after baking will be more pungent and fresh.
- For a creamier texture, stir the feta and tomatoes together well after baking to break down the cheese further.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Leftover pasta can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or olive oil.
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