Baked feta pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

The viral TikTok recipe that took the internet by storm - simple, creamy, and absolutely delicious

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

35 min

Servings

4-6

This recipe exploded on TikTok in 2021 and remains a favorite for good reason. It's incredibly simple—just cherry tomatoes, a block of feta, olive oil, and pasta. The magic happens in the oven where everything bakes together into a creamy, tangy sauce that's absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

  • •2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • •1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
  • •1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • •3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • •12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni work best)
  • •Fresh basil, for garnish
  • •Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a 9x13 baking dish, add cherry tomatoes. Place the block of feta in the center.
  3. 3Drizzle olive oil over everything. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Bake for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
  5. 5Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  6. 6Remove baking dish from oven. Mash feta and tomatoes together with a fork until creamy.
  7. 7Add cooked pasta and pasta water. Toss until well combined. Top with fresh basil.

Tips & Variations

  • ✓Use good feta: Greek feta in brine works best for the creamiest texture.
  • ✓Don't skip the pasta water: The starchy water helps create a silky sauce.
  • ✓Add protein: Try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage.
  • ✓Sun-dried tomatoes: Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra umami flavor.