Viral Baked Feta Pasta
The famous TikTok Baked Feta Pasta that broke the internet! By roasting a whole block of feta cheese surrounded by cherry tomatoes, you create an effortless, self-saucing pasta dish that is bursting with creamy, tangy flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly Easy: Just throw the ingredients in a baking dish and let the oven do the work.
- Rich & Creamy: The roasted feta melts into a luxurious sauce.
- Crowd Pleaser: Everyone loves the sweet roasted tomatoes and salty feta combination.
Ingredients You Need
For the best results, use a high-quality block of Greek feta cheese (not the pre-crumbled stuff, which contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly).
How to Make It
Place cherry tomatoes and a block of feta in a baking dish, drizzle heavily with olive oil, and roast until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft. Mash it all together to create a sauce, then stir in your cooked pasta and fresh basil.
Tips for Success
Save 1/2 cup of your starchy pasta water! If your feta sauce seems too thick, adding a splash of this water will thin it out into a perfectly silky consistency.
Variations
Storage & Reheating
FAQ
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes, Boursin cheese, goat cheese, or even cream cheese work as great substitutes if you don’t like feta.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cherry tomatoes and smashed garlic in a 9×13 baking dish. Place the block of feta in the center.
- Drizzle everything generously with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss the tomatoes to coat.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the feta is very soft.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately mash the feta and tomatoes together with a fork to form a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
