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This Baked Feta Pasta is my go-to weeknight dinner—simple, easy, and packed with flavor! Roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and a few herbs come together effortlessly. Just toss everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work. With minimal prep, it’s perfect for busy days. No wonder this viral TikTok recipe is a must-try!
TikTok Baked Feta Pasta
This is my take on the viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta! Creamy, flavorful, and so easy—it’s a family favorite and perfect for Meatless Mondays.
Tips For Beginners
- Add more garlic for extra garlicky flavors. If you’d like a spicy touch, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes over the pasta.
- Instead of feta, you can also use goat or cream cheese.
- It’s best to use a block of feta for this recipe. If using crumbled feta, place it altogether in the center of the baking dish.
Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- 4 whole cloves of garlic
- 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**
- ¾ lb riccioli pasta***
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the tomatoes into the baking dish then drizzle olive oil over them. Next sprinkle all of the spices over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with the spices. Make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place the garlic clove in the dish in between some tomatoes.1.2 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes*, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns, 8.65 ounces block feta cheese**, 4 whole cloves of garlic
- Put the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst. While that's in the oven, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Note: You can save some of the boiling water to mix into the pasta for a creamier sauce, if desired.¾ lb riccioli pasta***
- Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined. At this time you can taste the sauce and add salt if desired. Taste before adding.
- Mix the cooked and drained pasta into the cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. At this time if you’ve saved some of the boiling water you can also mix it into the dish and mix until everything is combined.
- Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
** The weight in grams is 250 grams. I used real feta cheese with goat’s milk, but feta with cow’s milk will also work. (Instead of feta you could even do goat cheese).
***I used riccioli pasta to make this, but most kinds will work well. Choose a pasta shape that can hold all of the delicious sauce, like shells or fusilli.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to make Baked Feta Pasta
Bake cheese, tomatoes, and garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the 1.2 lbs. of cherry tomatoes into the baking dish. Now drizzle the ¼ cup of olive oil over them.
Sprinkle the spices: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon oregano and ½ teaspoon cracked peppercorns over the tomatoes and give them a good stir. Stir until they’re well coated with spices.
Now make a well in the center to put the block of feta cheese. Place 4 whole garlic cloves in between some tomatoes.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the tomatoes burst.
Cook the pasta: While the cheese and tomatoes are in the oven, cook the ¾ lb pasta per package instructions. Save some pasta water to adjust the consistency.
Combine baked cheese and pasta: Once the tomatoes and cheese are ready, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Use a wide spoon to crush the garlic and tomatoes, then mix into the cheese. Continue to mix until everything is well combined.
At this time you can taste the sauce and and add salt if needed. Taste before adding.
Mix the cooked and drained pasta into this cheese mixture. Toss until everything is well combined. Mix the pasta water in if needed and mix until everything is well combined.
Serve with some chopped fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store
This pasta is best when served fresh, but leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
While reheating, you may want to add in a little oil or water to loosen it up.
Serving Suggestions
This baked pasta is delicious on its own but pairs well with sides! Try it with roasted broccoli, garlic asparagus, or a spinach salad. Add crusty bread, dinner rolls, or poached chicken for a complete meal!
