Baked feta pasta

Discover the viral sensation from TikTok – the Baked Feta Pasta. This recipe combines the rich and creamy texture of baked feta cheese with the fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes and basil. It's simple, delicious, and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

🍝 1 pound of pasta
🧀 2 blocks of feta cheese
🍅 Cherry tomatoes (approximately 1 pint)
🌿 Fresh basil (for garnish)
🧄 10 cloves of garlic
🫒 1/2 cup of olive oil
🌿 1 tablespoon oregano
🌶️ 1 tablespoon of crushed red peppers (or to taste)
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2- Prepare the Baking Dish:

In a large baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves.
Drizzle with olive oil.

3- Season:

Sprinkle oregano, crushed red peppers, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes and garlic.
Toss until everything is well coated with the oil and spices.

4- Add Feta Cheese:

Place the blocks of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
Drizzle a bit more olive oil on top of the feta.
Optionally, sprinkle some more oregano and crushed red peppers over the cheese.

5- Bake:

Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is melty and slightly golden.

6- Cook the Pasta:

While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.

7- Mix the Ingredients:

Once the baking dish is out of the oven, use a fork to crush and combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and baked feta cheese into a creamy sauce.

8- Combine:

Add the cooked pasta and some fresh basil leaves to the baking dish.
Mix everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
If needed, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

9- Serve:

Plate the pasta, garnish with extra fresh basil, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: 640 kcal
Protein: 16g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Equipment: Baking dish, pot for boiling pasta, fork