Baked Feta Pasta

Name: Baked Feta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 8 oz block feta cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked; 1 lb penne pasta; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

The original TikTok sensation: a block of feta baked with cherry tomatoes and olive oil until soft and blistered, then mashed into a creamy sauce and tossed with pasta.

45 minEasyServes 4560 cal/serving

GreekDinnerOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 pints cherry tomatoes
8 oz block feta cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400F.
2

In a large baking dish, combine 2 pints cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper. Toss to coat.
3

Nestle the 8 oz block feta cheese into the center of the tomatoes and spoon a little of the oil over the top.
4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and lightly golden on top.
5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 1 lb penne pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
6

Remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the feta and tomatoes together into a smooth, creamy sauce.
7

Add the cooked penne pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine, adding splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
8

Stir in the 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Baked Feta Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 oz block feta cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Baked Feta Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb penne pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Baked Feta Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Baked Feta Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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