TikTok Feta Pasta Recipe
This viral baked feta pasta is a quick and easy dinner that looks incredibly fancy but requires almost zero effort. Just toss a block of feta, cherry tomatoes, and a few simple ingredients into a pan and let the oven create a rich, creamy sauce for you!
Equipment
- 3 qt casserole dish (well greased)
- garlic press
- colander
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz block Greek feta cheese look for a block made from sheep's milk for the creamiest sauce
- 12 oz bowtie pasta can also use cavatappi or rotini
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Arrange tomatoes and garlic in the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Pour in olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half of the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Place feta cheese block in the center of the dish (make sure tomatoes aren't underneath). Gently flip the cheese block so that all sides are coated with the oil.
- Sprinkle remaining red pepper flakes on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- While the casserole dish is in the oven, boil the noodles to al dente (check box for duration). Immediately drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- After 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 450℉. Bake for 10 more minutes, or until cheese block and tomatoes have slightly browned.
- Remove casserole from oven. Stir the feta, tomatoes, and olive oil to create a velvety sauce. Add freshly chopped basil and noodles; stir to coat.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil if desired.
Notes
If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Make sure your casserole dish isn't too large (I don't recommend any larger than 3 qt.)! You want the tomatoes packed snugly around the feta so their natural juices pool together to create a creamy sauce, rather than drying up and evaporating in a pan that's too big.
Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
The baked feta sauce will naturally thicken up quite a bit as it cools in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, simply add a quick splash of water or milk to your bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals. Give it a good stir, and the sauce will become perfectly creamy all over again!
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 506mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 998IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3mg
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