Easy Baked Feta Pasta: Viral One-Pan Tomato & Feta Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Feta Pasta: Viral One-Pan Tomato & Feta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian-inspired
Ingredients: 500 grams Cherry Tomatoes (about 1 lb); 200 grams Feta Cheese (block, about 7 oz); 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 300 grams Pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne, about 10 oz); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped, for garnish)

Discover how to make the famous TikTok Baked Feta Pasta! This simple and delicious one-pan recipe combines sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, garlic, and aromatic herbs with your favorite pasta. It's a satisfying meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

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Roasted Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean / Italian-inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

18g

Protein

60g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Mashing Feta and Tomatoes for Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mixing Pasta with Creamy Feta Sauce

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a large oven-safe baking dish.
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a large oven-safe baking dish.
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Ensure the baking dish is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
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Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta. Add minced garlic, pour olive oil generously over everything, and season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta. Add minced garlic, pour olive oil generously over everything, and season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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For even roasting, avoid overcrowding the dish. Use two dishes if necessary.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and softened, and the feta is creamy and slightly golden brown on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and softened, and the feta is creamy and slightly golden brown on top.
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Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and makes the feta wonderfully creamy.
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While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook your chosen pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
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While the feta and tomatoes are baking, cook your chosen pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
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Cooking pasta al dente ensures it retains a good texture when mixed with the sauce.
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Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together in the baking dish to create a rustic, creamy sauce.
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Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the roasted feta and tomatoes together in the baking dish to create a rustic, creamy sauce.
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Don't aim for a perfectly smooth sauce; a rustic texture adds character.

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Add the drained cooked pasta to the baking dish with the sauce. Toss everything well to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce appears too thick or dry. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.
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Add the drained cooked pasta to the baking dish with the sauce. Toss everything well to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce appears too thick or dry. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.
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The starchy pasta water helps emulsify the sauce, making it silkier and clinging better to the pasta.
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Serve the baked feta pasta hot, garnished with extra fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Enjoy!
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Serve the baked feta pasta hot, garnished with extra fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Enjoy!
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This dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.