Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, inspired by the viral TikTok sensation. This vegetarian dish features creamy feta cheese roasted with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes, tossed with al dente pasta and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Pasta:
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 10 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baking dish: In a baking dish, place cherry tomatoes and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, then toss to coat.
- Bake the feta: Place the block of feta cheese in the center, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
- Cook the pasta: While feta bakes, cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Combine: Remove dish from oven, mash feta and tomatoes, add pasta and reserved water, stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with a plant-based alternative for a dairy-free version.
- Add spinach or arugula for extra greens, or top with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
