TikTok Baked Feta Pasta
This amazing Baked Feta Pasta recipe has been a Tiktok sensation, and for good reason! It's so simple to make, filled with cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, and fresh basil, in a creamy feta sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes (20 ounces)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese drained
- 8-10 ounces rigatoni cavatappi, penne, farfalle, or similar
- ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves + more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine tomatoes, olive oil, smashed garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a baking dish. Toss to coat. Place feta cheese in the middle of the tomatoes.2 pints cherry tomatoes, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, Pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
- Bake for 40 minutes until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water as you drain the pasta.8-10 ounces rigatoni
- When the tomatoes are done, remove the baking dish from the oven and add the fresh basil leaves.¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Smash the tomatoes and feta together to form a creamy sauce. Add the pasta and ½ of the pasta water. Stir well. Add more pasta water, if needed.
- Serve garnished with additional fresh basil.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can enjoy it cold or reheat it the next day for lunch!
- Freezer: Freeze in Ziploc bags or freezer bags for up to 2 months. Defrost before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop with added water if needed.
- In the pictures in this post, I used some Fusilli Corti Bucati that I picked up from Trader Joe's.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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