Feta Pasta Recipe & Instructions

Feta Pasta Recipe & Instructions 🍝🧀

Feta Pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that went viral on TikTok for its delicious simplicity. This baked pasta recipe features roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and fresh basil, creating a rich and satisfying dish in just 30 minutes!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the Pasta:

• 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Step 2: Bake the Feta & Tomatoes

1. Place the whole block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
2. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the feta.
3. Sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and bursting, and the feta is golden.

Step 3: Cook the Pasta

1. While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
2. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency later.

Step 4: Mash & Mix the Sauce

1. Once baked, use a fork to mash the softened feta and roasted tomatoes into a creamy sauce.
2. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
3. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until smooth.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

1. Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
2. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, flavorful baked feta pasta!

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Feta Pasta

✔ Use block feta cheese instead of crumbled feta for the creamiest texture.
✔ Roast the tomatoes until they burst to create the perfect sauce.
✔ Add protein by mixing in grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon.
✔ Customize flavors by adding spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives.
✔ For a low-carb version, swap pasta with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.