Original Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Savor the delightful flavors of the Original Baked Feta Pasta Recipe, a viral TikTok sensation that has captured hearts and taste buds alike! This creamy pasta dish features a luscious combination of roasted feta cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, resulting in an irresistible meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal preparation and a cooking time of under an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it your own. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this colorful, comforting dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pasta (bowtie or orzo)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes (around 20–25 oz)
- 8 oz block Feta Cheese
- 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 pinches Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Kosher Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt.
- Place feta in the center, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle red pepper flakes, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 5-10 minutes until browned.
- Stir in garlic and fresh basil into the baking dish after removing from the oven.
- Add drained pasta to the dish, mix well with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze if tomatoes are too sour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg