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Creamy TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A quick and easy baked feta pasta recipe that creates a creamy, tangy sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (about 7 oz / 200g) full-fat feta cheese
  • 2 cups (about 10.5 oz / 300g) fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the block of feta in the center of an oven-safe baking dish. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around it evenly.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, sprinkle minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes gently to coat but leave the feta mostly uncovered.
  4. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and bursting, and feta is soft and slightly golden on top.
  5. While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, mash the feta and tomatoes together until creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and toss until coated with the creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Tear fresh basil over the pasta, toss again, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with an optional drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Use full-fat feta for best creaminess. Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to pasta. Avoid overcrowding tomatoes in the baking dish to ensure proper roasting. Be gentle when mashing feta and tomatoes to preserve texture. Fresh basil adds a fresh herbal note; dried basil is not recommended.

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