TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Try the TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes!
TikTok made it famous – the viral baked feta pasta with tomatoes will become a favorite in your household. It’s a recipe that’s on our regular rotation because everyone (picky eaters and all!) love it in our house.
If you are on TikTok, I’m sure you’ve seen the viral baked feta pasta at some point. This easy and quick dinner recipe is perfect for those weeknights that you are busy and don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Ingredients for TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta
The baked feta pasta recipe only has a few simple ingredients:
Feta cheese
Cherry Tomatoes (you could also use grape tomatoes)
Salt
Pepper
Basil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Noodles
Cherry tomatoes vs. Grape tomatoes in baked feta pasta recipe
You can use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes for the baked feta pasta recipe. The cherry tomatoes have a sweeter taste so we recommend to try to use those, but if you only have grape tomatoes on hand, you can use those as well.
How to make the viral baked feta pasta
Making the TikTok viral baked feta pasta is pretty simple and easy.
When making baked feta pasta, opt for flavorful tomatoes such as cherry or grape tomatoes, to ensure a sweeter taste.
You will begin by placing your feta cheese in a large baking dish. You will place the tomatoes around it and then season them with your salt and pepper.
Then you will pour olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese. Make sure to mix it all together evenly to ensure the tomatoes are all coated.
You then will place your baking dish in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes. You will know it’s ready when the cheese has started to melt and the tomatoes have burst open.
While the cheese and tomatoes are in the oven, you will boil water for your pasta and cook it according to the directions on the package.
Once the pasta is ready, drain it and set it to the side until the cheese and tomates are done.
Once the cheese and tomatoes are done cooking, you will want to press down lightly on the tomatoes until they have completely burst and then mix it all together with the cheese to make a nice creamy sauce. Be careful, because the tomato juice may squirt out at you!
Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a delicious and thick mixture, gently transfer the noodles into the baking dish. Ensure an even coating by gently mixing the noodles with the delicious sauce.
Garnish with basil, if you like, and serve alongside a salad or piece of garlic bread!
What to served with TikTok baked feta pasta
We recommend pairing the baked feta pasta with your choice of garlic bread or a crisp salad on the side.
Cooking tips and notes for baked feta pasta recipe
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Add some chicken or salmon to the recipe for extra protein, or throw in some extra vegetables such as spinach, red peppers or olives. Adjust the spices by adding in oregano, red pepper flakes, or basil.
Make sure to choose extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor, and use high-quality feta cheese. We recommend using feta cheese made from sheep’s milk.
Baked Feta Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz Feta cheese Block
- 2 pints Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil
- 10 oz Pasta Penne, rigatoni, cavatappi, or pasta of your choice
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place tomatoes in large baking dish.
- Pour olive oil on tomatoes.
- Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, then give it all a good mix to make sure it's all spread out.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Use a baking brush to spread the olive oil and seasoning on the feta cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and cook for 35 – 40 minutes. Your dish will be ready when the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened.
- Boil the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- When the feta and tomatoes are ready, break the tomatoes and mix with the feta cheese. The cheese should be soft at this point and it should mix easily to become a creamy sauce.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until everything is well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
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